Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has alleged that the May 9 violence was part of a wider effort to overthrow the government and target the serving army chief.&nbsp;

While speaking in an interview with Pakistan’s Geo News, he termed the violence "an attempted coup and civil war, the target of which was the serving army chief and his team in the military".

<h2>Kakar promises legal actions against May 9 protesters&nbsp;</h2>

He also condemned the riots that broke out following the arrest of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan in a graft case in May.&nbsp;

"The vandalism and arson on May 9 were witnessed by the whole world and international newspapers reported the tragedy. This kind of manipulation is not acceptable in any form of government,” PM Kakar said.

He also assured that the strictest legal action would be taken against those who chose to violate the country’s laws and resort to violence to fulfil their political agenda. “If legal action is not taken against those who violated the country’s laws and resorted to violence, then we will be seen as a party to the matter,” he added.

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Kakar is not the first Pakistani leader to blame Imran Khan for the May 9 violence. Former PM Shehbaz Sharif had also called Khan the ‘mastermind’ behind the unprecedented protests across Pakistan, saying that he aimed to topple the military leadership.

<h2>What happened on May 9?</h2>

Massive nationwide protests erupted in Pakistan after the arrest of Imran Khan, the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), by paramilitary Rangers on May 9 in a corruption case. The protests soon turned violent, resulting in extensive damage to military installations, and government buildings, including the military headquarters in Rawalpindi, and the destruction of over 100 police and security agency vehicles.

In the aftermath of the violent protests, law enforcement agencies detained more than 10,000 PTI supporters across Pakistan, with 4,000 of them arrested in Punjab province alone.&nbsp;

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Khan reported that over 16 PTI supporters lost their lives in the unrest, while police officially confirmed a death toll of 10.

Furthermore, Khan is currently entangled in a multitude of cases related to attacks on military installations, facing a staggering total of over 150 charges, spanning terrorism, murder, and blasphemy accusations.

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Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has alleged that the May 9 violence was part of a wider effort to overthrow the government and target the serving army chief.

Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has alleged that the May 9 violence was part of a wider effort to overthrow the government and target the serving army chief. While speaking in an interview with Pakistan’s Geo News, he termed the violence "an attempted coup and civil war, the target of which was the serving army chief and his team in the military". Kakar promises legal actions against May 9 protesters He also condemned the riots that broke out following the arrest of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan in a graft case in May. "The vandalism and arson on May 9 were witnessed by the whole world and international newspapers reported the tragedy. This kind of manipulation is not acceptable in any form of government,” PM Kakar said. He also assured that the strictest legal action would be taken against those who chose to violate the country’s laws and resort to violence to fulfil their political agenda. “If legal action is not taken against those who violated the country’s laws and resorted to violence, then we will be seen as a party to the matter,” he added. Watch: Pakistan qualify for Super 4 after rain forces abandonment × Kakar is not the first Pakistani leader to blame Imran Khan for the May 9 violence. Former PM Shehbaz Sharif had also called Khan the ‘mastermind’ behind the unprecedented protests across Pakistan, saying that he aimed to topple the military leadership. What happened on May 9? Massive nationwide protests erupted in Pakistan after the arrest of Imran Khan, the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), by paramilitary Rangers on May 9 in a corruption case. The protests soon turned violent, resulting in extensive damage to military installations, and government buildings, including the military headquarters in Rawalpindi, and the destruction of over 100 police and security agency vehicles. In the aftermath of the violent protests, law enforcement agencies detained more than 10,000 PTI supporters across Pakistan, with 4,000 of them arrested in Punjab province alone. Also read: Pakistan: Caretaker PM blames US for strengthening terrorists in the region Khan reported that over 16 PTI supporters lost their lives in the unrest, while police officially confirmed a death toll of 10. Furthermore, Khan is currently entangled in a multitude of cases related to attacks on military installations, facing a staggering total of over 150 charges, spanning terrorism, murder, and blasphemy accusations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Pakistan: Caretaker PM Kakar terms May 9 violence an ‘attempted coup’

Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar, a former Senator from Balochistan, was sworn in as the eighth interim prime minister of Pakistan on Monday (August 14).

This comes days after outgoing PM Shehbaz Sharif and the leader of the opposition Raja Riaz chose Kakar to take the role of caretaker premier ahead of the upcoming general election, the dates of which remain uncertain.&nbsp;

<h2>Oath-taking ceremony</h2>

Kakar was sworn in as the Pakistan caretaker PM in a ceremony that coincided with the country’s Independence Day at the Aiwan-i-Sadr in Islamabad.

President Arif Alvi administered the oath in the presence of outgoing PM Shehbaz and his former cabinet ministers.&nbsp;

According to Pakistan media reports, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani, and other high-ranking military officials were also present.

The now-former Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) senator will run the country until a new government is elected in Pakistan.

After taking oath, Kakar also reportedly met officials of the armed forces and shook hands with them.

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One of the first tasks before the interim premier will be to choose a cabinet as the country heads into an election period.

In a statement, Shehbaz Sharif said he is confident that the newly sworn-in PM will ensure fair elections, adding that Kakar was decided upon under a constitutional process as he was the “most suitable person” to head the interim government.&nbsp;

<h2>Newly-appointed caretaker PM’s life and political career</h2>

Kakar was born in 1971 in Muslim Bagh, an area of the Killa Saifullah district of Balochistan.

While he does not hail from a traditionally political family, some of his relatives have been involved in politics, reported Dawn.&nbsp;

He completed his schooling at St. Francis School, Quetta, and later enrolled in Cadet College Kohat but reportedly returned to Balochistan after his father’s demise. Kakar also finished his Master’s in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Balochistan.

He started his career by teaching in a school in his native town, according to Geo News.

Kakar began his political career, in 2008, on a Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) ticket but lost to his rival.&nbsp;

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He later joined Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) and served as then-CM Sanaullah Zehri’s spokesperson for almost three years.

However in 2018, he reportedly “led” a no-trust vote against Zehri which led PML-N CM to step down.&nbsp;

It was also not until 2018 that he began his journey as an independent senator from Balochistan and his six-year term would have concluded in March 2024.&nbsp;

The Pakistan senator became the parliamentary leader of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), which he played a role in forming in 2018, but five months ago was replaced as the party opted for new leadership.

<h2>Kakar resigns from Senate</h2>

Earlier on Monday, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjarani accepted the interim PM’s resignation, submitted a day prior, from the Senate as well as the BAP.

As per Pakistan media reports, Kakar stepped down from his post because he wanted to be an impartial caretaker PM.&nbsp;

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“Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, Member Senate of Pakistan, has resigned his seat, as his Principled stance of neutrality on becoming the caretaker Prime Minister, by writing under his hand in person before the Chairman Senate,” said a notification from the Senate Secretariat.&nbsp;

Kakar was also the chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development and a member of the Business Advisory Committee, Finance and Revenue, Foreign Affairs and Science and Technology, as per Dawn.

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Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar, a former Senator from Balochistan, was sworn in as the eighth interim prime minister of Pakistan on Monday (August 14). This comes days after outgoing PM Shehbaz Sharif and the leader of the opposition Raja Riaz chose Kakar to take the role of caretaker premier ahead of the upcoming general election, the dates of which remain uncertain.

Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar, a former Senator from Balochistan, was sworn in as the eighth interim prime minister of Pakistan on Monday (August 14). This comes days after outgoing PM Shehbaz Sharif and the leader of the opposition Raja Riaz chose Kakar to take the role of caretaker premier ahead of the upcoming general election, the dates of which remain uncertain. Oath-taking ceremony Kakar was sworn in as the Pakistan caretaker PM in a ceremony that coincided with the country’s Independence Day at the Aiwan-i-Sadr in Islamabad. President Arif Alvi administered the oath in the presence of outgoing PM Shehbaz and his former cabinet ministers. According to Pakistan media reports, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani, and other high-ranking military officials were also present. The now-former Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) senator will run the country until a new government is elected in Pakistan. After taking oath, Kakar also reportedly met officials of the armed forces and shook hands with them. ALSO READ | Pakistan: Balochistan lawmaker Anwar Ul Haq Kakar chosen as caretaker prime minister One of the first tasks before the interim premier will be to choose a cabinet as the country heads into an election period. In a statement, Shehbaz Sharif said he is confident that the newly sworn-in PM will ensure fair elections, adding that Kakar was decided upon under a constitutional process as he was the “most suitable person” to head the interim government. Newly-appointed caretaker PM’s life and political career Kakar was born in 1971 in Muslim Bagh, an area of the Killa Saifullah district of Balochistan. While he does not hail from a traditionally political family, some of his relatives have been involved in politics, reported Dawn. He completed his schooling at St. Francis School, Quetta, and later enrolled in Cadet College Kohat but reportedly returned to Balochistan after his father’s demise. Kakar also finished his Master’s in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Balochistan. He started his career by teaching in a school in his native town, according to Geo News. Kakar began his political career, in 2008, on a Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) ticket but lost to his rival. ALSO READ | Explained | Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar established as Pakistan's caretaker PM. Why it matters? He later joined Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) and served as then-CM Sanaullah Zehri’s spokesperson for almost three years. However in 2018, he reportedly “led” a no-trust vote against Zehri which led PML-N CM to step down. It was also not until 2018 that he began his journey as an independent senator from Balochistan and his six-year term would have concluded in March 2024. The Pakistan senator became the parliamentary leader of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), which he played a role in forming in 2018, but five months ago was replaced as the party opted for new leadership. Kakar resigns from Senate Earlier on Monday, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjarani accepted the interim PM’s resignation, submitted a day prior, from the Senate as well as the BAP. As per Pakistan media reports, Kakar stepped down from his post because he wanted to be an impartial caretaker PM. ALSO READ | Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admits govt cannot run without support from military “Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, Member Senate of Pakistan, has resigned his seat, as his Principled stance of neutrality on becoming the caretaker Prime Minister, by writing under his hand in person before the Chairman Senate,” said a notification from the Senate Secretariat. Kakar was also the chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development and a member of the Business Advisory Committee, Finance and Revenue, Foreign Affairs and Science and Technology, as per Dawn. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Pakistan former senator Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar sworn in as caretaker PM: Who is he?

Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar, a teacher-turned politician from Pakistan's restive province of Balochistan, is now Pakistan's prime minister with a much-discussed 'caretaker' prefix.&nbsp;

Kakar, Pakistan's 24th&nbsp;prime minister since country's existence in 1947, heads the Balochistan Awami Party formed in 2018 by a group of dissidents from former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and a second short-tenured Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain's Pakistan Muslim League (Quaid e Azam group) parties.

The second group of dissidents led by Shujaat Hussain has been a vocal supporter of military-intelligence nexus of Pakistani power centre dubbed as the 'establishment'. Hussain was one of the top proponents of the 1999 coup by the then army chief Pervez Musharraf, and has been described as army's man in Pakistani electoral politics since.&nbsp;

Elected to the National Assembly in 2018, The senator has done a Master’s in political science and sociology from University of Balochistan and started his career by teaching in a school in his native town, it reported.&nbsp;

Kakar has served as the chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. He was also a member of the Business Advisory Committee, Finance and Revenue, Foreign Affairs and Science and Technology.

<h2>Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar as Pakistani PM: Why it matters?</h2>

Because the elections in Pakistan will not be held for another four-five months.

Pakistan's election body had said it is ready to hold national elections in October but&nbsp;an official schedule has not been released. However, according to Pakistani law, elections must be held within 90 days of the dissolution of the National Assmebly, an event that occurred earlier this week.&nbsp;

Pakistan People's Party leader Raja Riaz, who served as Leader of Opposition in the now-dissolved Pakistan's National Assembly told the Dawn newspaper that it was decided that the "caretaker PM should be someone from a smaller province and a non-controversial personality".

"Our aim was to remove the sense of deprivation in small provinces," Riaz added.&nbsp;

Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar ticks many boxes to be established as caretaker prime minister of Pakistan.&nbsp;

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He hails from Balochistan, a province where armed separatism continues to show the signs of belligerence.&nbsp;

He belongs to the Kakar tribe, a Pashtun tribe based in northern Balochistan, parts of Iran and southern Afghanistan. Thereby he is being seen as representative of both the Pashtuns and Balochs.&nbsp;

<h2>Why Pakistan needs a caretaker Prime Minister?</h2>

A caretaker government is a temporary administration in charge of overseeing day-to-day affairs and ensuring smooth transition of power through free and fair elections.&nbsp;

Such interim prime ministers are often appointed in countries with history of coup d'etats and fragile democratic structures dominated by the military.

In the case of Pakistan, India's western neighbour, a caretaker interim government's term is limited from 60 to 90 days. This administration is responsible for maintaining law and order and continuing governance in the country while ensuring free and fair elections and subsequent smooth transition of power.&nbsp;

In Pakistan, caretaker governments were introduced to the 1973 Constitution by General Zia-ul-Haq in 1985 under the Revival of Constitution of 1973 Order (RCO).&nbsp;

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Earlier, the Constitution stated that while the National Assembly is dissolved, heads of the government such as the prime minister, and the cabinet, would continue to hold office until the new government is elected. &nbsp;

Thereby, once the President or governor dissolves the National Assembly, a caretaker cabinet has to be appointed until a new prime minister is elected.&nbsp;

Such structure has evolved in Pakistan to prevent election rigging.&nbsp;

This amendment was further strengthened in 2010 through the 18th Amendment of the Constitution, which stated that the interim prime minister shall be selected by the president or governor in consultation with the outgoing PM and the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly.&nbsp;

The family members of the caretaker Prime Minister cannot contest in the upcoming elections.

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A 2012 amendment removed the authority of the president or governor in the selection process and said that, in case the prime minister and opposition leader cannot reach a consensus, the speaker of the assembly and then the Election Commission of Pakistan will choose the interim prime minister out of two given nominees.&nbsp;

Pakistan is in the middle of a&nbsp;political turmoil since former Prime Minister Imran Khan lost a&nbsp;vote of no confidence in Pakistan's parliament in April last year. The cricketer-turned-politician&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-C1Ff5x5MU">blames the military and the United States for plotting to remove him</a>.

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In January this year, Khan, who heads the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, got the assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces his party dominated, dissolved in a bid to force snap elections.

Khan remains under arrest with a prison sentence of three years after being convicted by a court of selling state gifts when he was prime minister.

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Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar, a teacher-turned politician from Pakistan's restive province of Balochistan, is now Pakistan's prime minister with a much-discussed 'caretaker' prefix. Kakar, Pakistan's 24th prime minister since country's existence in 1947, heads the Balochistan Awami Party formed in 2018 by a group of dissidents from former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and a second short-tenured Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain's Pakistan Muslim League (Quaid e Azam group) parties. The second group of dissidents led by Shujaat Hussain has been a vocal supporter of military-intelligence nexus of Pakistani power centre dubbed as the 'establishment'. Hussain was one of the top proponents of the 1999 coup by the then army chief Pervez Musharraf, and has been described as army's man in Pakistani electoral politics since. Elected to the National Assembly in 2018, The senator has done a Master’s in political science and sociology from University of Balochistan and started his career by teaching in a school in his native town, it reported. Kakar has served as the chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. He was also a member of the Business Advisory Committee, Finance and Revenue, Foreign Affairs and Science and Technology. Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar as Pakistani PM: Why it matters? Because the elections in Pakistan will not be held for another four-five months. Pakistan's election body had said it is ready to hold national elections in October but an official schedule has not been released. However, according to Pakistani law, elections must be held within 90 days of the dissolution of the National Assmebly, an event that occurred earlier this week. Pakistan People's Party leader Raja Riaz, who served as Leader of Opposition in the now-dissolved Pakistan's National Assembly told the Dawn newspaper that it was decided that the "caretaker PM should be someone from a smaller province and a non-controversial personality". "Our aim was to remove the sense of deprivation in small provinces," Riaz added. Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar ticks many boxes to be established as caretaker prime minister of Pakistan. Also read | Imran Khan's supporters 'want to push Pakistan into civil war': Army He hails from Balochistan, a province where armed separatism continues to show the signs of belligerence. He belongs to the Kakar tribe, a Pashtun tribe based in northern Balochistan, parts of Iran and southern Afghanistan. Thereby he is being seen as representative of both the Pashtuns and Balochs. Why Pakistan needs a caretaker Prime Minister? A caretaker government is a temporary administration in charge of overseeing day-to-day affairs and ensuring smooth transition of power through free and fair elections. Such interim prime ministers are often appointed in countries with history of coup d'etats and fragile democratic structures dominated by the military. In the case of Pakistan, India's western neighbour, a caretaker interim government's term is limited from 60 to 90 days. This administration is responsible for maintaining law and order and continuing governance in the country while ensuring free and fair elections and subsequent smooth transition of power. In Pakistan, caretaker governments were introduced to the 1973 Constitution by General Zia-ul-Haq in 1985 under the Revival of Constitution of 1973 Order (RCO). Also read | Imran Khan arrest: How ISI 'angels' rule Pakistan Earlier, the Constitution stated that while the National Assembly is dissolved, heads of the government such as the prime minister, and the cabinet, would continue to hold office until the new government is elected. Thereby, once the President or governor dissolves the National Assembly, a caretaker cabinet has to be appointed until a new prime minister is elected. Such structure has evolved in Pakistan to prevent election rigging. This amendment was further strengthened in 2010 through the 18th Amendment of the Constitution, which stated that the interim prime minister shall be selected by the president or governor in consultation with the outgoing PM and the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly. The family members of the caretaker Prime Minister cannot contest in the upcoming elections. Also read | Exclusive | Pakistan is being run by the 'establishment': Imran Khan A 2012 amendment removed the authority of the president or governor in the selection process and said that, in case the prime minister and opposition leader cannot reach a consensus, the speaker of the assembly and then the Election Commission of Pakistan will choose the interim prime minister out of two given nominees. Pakistan is in the middle of a political turmoil since former Prime Minister Imran Khan lost a vote of no confidence in Pakistan's parliament in April last year. The cricketer-turned-politician blames the military and the United States for plotting to remove him. Also read | To coup or not coup: Pakistan Army’s options after Imran Khan’s 'mini-intifada' In January this year, Khan, who heads the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, got the assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces his party dominated, dissolved in a bid to force snap elections. 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