Context:
Anwarul Haq Kakar, an ethnic Pushtun leader who is considered close to the powerful military, was sworn in as Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister on Monday.
About Pakistan’s 8th Interim Prime Minister
- President Arif Alvi administered the oath of office to Anwarul Haq Kakar in a simple ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Distinguished attendees include outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and prominent leaders.
- Kakar formally resigned from the Senate and the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), strengthening his commitment to the neutrality expected in his current position.
- The Senate Chairman has accepted Kakar’s resignation as per Article 64, Clause (1) of the Constitution of Pakistan.
Anwar ul Haq Kakar’s Background and Political Journey
- Anwar ul Haq Kakar is an ethnic Pashtun and holds affiliation with the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP).
- Kakar’s birthplace is the provincial capital, Quetta, and his entry into politics occurred at the beginning of the 21st century.
- In a prior capacity, he served as the spokesperson for the Balochistan provincial administration in 2013, which provided him with valuable insights into regional governance.
- Anwar ul Haq Kakar undertook the position of a Senator in the Pakistani Senate in March 2018. He secured his Senate seat as an independent candidate through general seat representation from Balochistan during the 2018 Pakistani Senate elections.
MCQs about Pakistan’s 8th Interim Prime Minister
Question 1: Who recently took the oath of office as Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister?
a) Arif Alvi
b) Shehbaz Sharif
c) Anwarul Haq Kakar
d) Balochistan Awami Party
Question 2: Which Pakistani leader administered the oath of office to Anwarul Haq Kakar?
a) Shehbaz Sharif
b) Anwar ul Haq Kakar
c) Arif Alvi
d) Balochistan Awami Party
Question 3: What position did Anwar ul Haq Kakar hold in the Balochistan provincial administration in 2013?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Senator
d) Spokesperson
Question 4: Which political party is Anwar ul Haq Kakar affiliated with?
a) Balochistan Awami Party (BAP)
b) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
c) Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
d) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)
Question 5: How did Anwar ul Haq Kakar secure his Senate seat in 2018?
a) Through a special nomination by the President
b) By winning a by-election
c) As a representative of Balochistan in the National Assembly
d) As an independent candidate through general seat representation
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