ISLAMABAD: Soon after taking oath as the interim prime minister, Anwarul Haq Kakar set into motion and chaired meetings on the economic situation and ongoing developments and vowed to continue with the previous government’s policies.
Even though he appeared to have eased into the role of the interim chief executive, the challenging task of piecing together a cabinet was still staring in his face.
The names of several retired bureaucrats, businesspersons and other personalities were being floated in the media as probable caretaker ministers but there was no confirmation yet on who’d be entrusted with what portfolio.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Anwarul Haq Kakar chaired a meeting over the economic situation.
The caretaker prime minister said work on public welfare projects would continue and the government would ensure the provision of international quality facilities in health and education sectors.
He also directed officials to expedite ongoing reforms in the power sector and strictly implement measures to increase tax revenue.
Kakar said the caretaker government would concentrate on deregulation for further improvement in the economy.
The caretaker Premier said his government would carry forward the economic policies initiated by the PDM government.
According to the PMO, Anwarul Haq Kakar said further enhancement of foreign investment, under the Special Investment Facilitation Council, was among his government’s top priorities. The council was formed by ex-prime minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The meeting was attended by senior officials, including the State Bank of Pakistan governor, finance and power divisions secretaries and the Federal Board of Revenue chairman.
Kakar also directed officials to submit detailed reports on the ongoing reforms in all sectors.
He also ordered to improve the road network linking Balochistan with other provinces.
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