Islamabad (Web Desk): President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday signed a summary to approve the appointment of Anwaar-ul-Haq as the caretaker Prime Minister under Article 224(1A) of the Constitution, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
Earlier, a summary containing the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was sent to the President House after the prime minister and opposition leader Raja Riaz, of the outgoing National Assembly, agreed on the nomination of Senator Kakar and jointly signed the summary.
According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) the decision was taken during a consultation meeting between Shehbaz Sharif and Raja Riaz held at the PM House.
"The consultation process for the appointment of the caretaker prime minister was amicably completed," the statement said.