Kakar arrives in London amid reports of possible meeting with Sharifs,
London_Anwaarul Haq Kakar said fair elections in Pakistan can proceed without the participation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and deposed prime minister Imran Khan or other jailed numerous members of his party.
The interim prime minister’s comments come in response to the recent announcement by the Election Commission of Pakistan regarding the election date.
In an interview with an American media outlet, the interim premier Kakar affirmed his government’s commitment to providing all necessary assistance, including financial and security support, once the exact election date is set.
When asked whether he would recommend the judiciary overturn Imran Khan’s conviction to enable him to run in the upcoming elections, Kakar stressed that he would not interfere with judicial decisions, emphasising the importance of an independent judiciary.
He underscored that the judiciary should not be manipulated for political purposes, stating, “We are not pursuing anyone on a personal vendetta.”
Kakar continued, “But yes, we will ensure that the law is appropriate. Anyone, be it Imran Khan or any other politician who violates, in terms of their political behavior, the laws of the country, then the restoration of the law has to be ensured. We cannot equate that with … political discrimination.”
Regarding the alleged influence of the Pakistani military in the country’s politics, an issue raised by some of Imran Khan’s supporters, Kakar, who reportedly maintains close ties with the military, downplayed such claims.
He described the working relationship between his government and the military as “very smooth,” characterized by openness and candid discussions.
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PM arrived in London on Saturday amid reports of possible meeting with the Sharif brothers who are already in the city.
Videos showed multiple cars entering the Churchill Hyatt Regency hotel in London as reports emerged that Kakar had arrived in the city for an ‘important’ meetings.
The reports added that he had been received by the deputy high commissioner upon his arrival from the United States, where the PM attended at spoke at the United Nations General Assembly session.
Sources said that Kakar was in London to meet Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif soon. Nawaz has been in London for almostfour years, while Shehbaz recently flew back to London after a breif visit to Pakistan.
The reports added that the meeting could take place between at a family dinner.
Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz leader Malik Ahmad Khan was also seen leaving the hotel where the PM is staying, according to sources.
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