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Caretaker Prime Minister of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
نگران وزیر اعظم پاکستان
Flag of the Prime Minister of Pakistan.svg
Standard of the Prime Minister of Pakistan
Style His Excellency
(diplomatic)
Mr. Prime Minister
(informal)
Honourable Prime Minister
(formal)
Member of
  • Cabinet
    Common Interests Council
    National Security Committee
    National Command Authority
Residence
  • Prime Minister's Office
Appointer De jure: President of Pakistan
De facto: Consensus between Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition;
If consensus is not reached, then the ECP shall appoint one
Term length Up to 3 months
Formation 6 August 1990; 34 years ago (1990-08-06)
First holder Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi
(1990)
Final holder Anwaar ul Haq Kakar
(2023–2024)
Website www.pmo.gov.pk/

The Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan (Urdu: نگران وزیر اعظم پاکستان) is a special temporary leader. This person takes charge of the Caretaker Government in Pakistan. They step in after the National Assembly (Pakistan's main parliament) is dissolved.

The main reason for this job is to make sure that new elections are held fairly. This means everyone gets a chance to vote without any problems. The most recent Caretaker Prime Minister was Anwaar ul Haq Kakar. He started his role on August 14, 2023, and served until March 4, 2024.

Choosing a Caretaker Prime Minister

When the National Assembly finishes its term, or if it's dissolved early, a temporary government is needed. The President appoints this temporary government. This includes choosing the Caretaker Prime Minister.

The President usually talks with the current Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition. They try to agree on who should be the Caretaker Prime Minister. If they cannot agree, the Election Commission of Pakistan steps in. This commission then helps the President choose the right person for the job.

Past Caretaker Prime Ministers

Many important people have served as Caretaker Prime Minister over the years. They all played a key role in making sure Pakistan had smooth elections.

The first Caretaker Prime Minister was Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi in 1990. He led the very first temporary government in Pakistan's history. Other notable figures include Moeenuddin Ahmad Qureshi and Muhammad Mian Soomro. Each of them took on the responsibility of overseeing elections during their time.

Nasirul Mulk was appointed in 2018. His appointment was agreed upon by the Prime Minister and the opposition leader. Most recently, Anwaar ul Haq Kakar served in this role from 2023 to 2024.

See also

Images for kids

  • Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi

    Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi, the first Caretaker Prime Minister

  • Balakh Sher Mazar

    Balakh Sher Mazari

  • Moeenuddin Ahmad Qureshi

    Moeenuddin Ahmad Qureshi

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    Malik Meraj Khalid

  • Muhammad Mian Soomro

    Muhammad Mian Soomro

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    Mir Hazar Khan Khoso

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    Nasirul Mulk

  • Ilham Aliyev met with caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan in Tashkent (1) (cropped)

    Anwaar ul Haq Kakar

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