Who will be the Caretaker Prime Minister?

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President Musharraf announcement of elections before 9 January, has also started the race to see who will be the next Caretaker PM.

Ex-caretaker PM is in Islamabad

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: Former caretaker prime minister Mir Balakh Sher Mazari has reached Islamabad, while another ex-caretaker premier Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi is expected to arrive in a few days, as the government is contemplating a caretaker setup to hold general elections. “Balakh Sher Mazari is in town, while Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi is also expected to be here in a day or two. Both are vying for a second term as caretaker prime minister, as the government is looking for some experienced and acceptable names to hold general elections,” sources privy to the developments told Daily Times on Sunday. President General Pervez Musharraf has announced to dissolve parliament on November 15 and the provincial assemblies on November 20. “He will be announcing a neutral caretaker government on Thursday (Nov 15) to hold the coming polls,” the sources said.

The sources said hectic consultations were underway to finalise names for caretaker governments both at the centre and provinces. They said the names of PML senior leader Hamid Nasir Chattha, Senator SM Zafar, ex-caretaker prime minister Moinuddin Qureshi, several former judges of the Supreme Court and retired bureaucrats were also under consideration. However, the final decision would be taken by Musharraf. “He (president) will take into confidence both Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and Pakistan Muslim League President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain before taking a final decision,” the sources added.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\11\12\story_12-11-2007_pg7_25

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Irshad Ullah Khan to be Caretaker PM?

http://www.mid-day.com/news/world/2007/november/166826.htm

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If he comes, then Pakistan ka Allah hi hafeez.

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I think Musharraf should come on as a care taker so he can come back as an elected prez and should also be the opposition for himself as well ... joking guys. Relax.

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The long arm of Mush, the one and only Wasi Zafar

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I wonder if the final choice will be a surprise name? i.e. somebody no one was expecting?

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Mohammad Mian Soomro or Tariq Aziz

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Does it matter?

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We'll find out in about 10-11 hrs time.

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Sher Afghan.. as he wont be elected next time and can enjoy few months ..

serious issue
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Reports are that Mumtaz Ali Bhutto (cousin of Zulfikar, and uncle to BB) is meeting President Musharraf at the moment. Will he be Caretaker PM of Pakistan or be offered Caretaker CM of Sindh?

Timepass
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Soomroo has been named the caretaker PM

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Yup he seems to be the top man. Good man.

Whats the last meal you had?
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What difference does it make, who is caretaker PM, he will be a dummy.

Punjabian di Thread
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Musharraf unveils new interim PM

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has named the chairman of the country’s Senate as his caretaker prime minister to oversee elections in January. Mohammedmian Soomro will take up his position once the current parliament’s term expires at midnight (1900 GMT).

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well he wont make a difference.

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Soomro takes oath as interim PM today

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/images/2007/11/16/20071116_05.jpg

** Musharraf consults Soomro on possible cabinet members*

ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Muhammadmian Soomro will take oath as caretaker prime minister (PM) today (Friday).

President General Pervez Musharraf will administer the oath under the interim Constitutional order, which will be followed by oaths from the interim cabinet, which stands at around 12 to 15 people.

Soomro, 57, a member of Musharraf’s ruling Pakistan Muslim League, will be responsible for guiding an interim administration to prepare for elections promised by Musharraf by January 9.

Cabinet consultations: Sources said that President Musharraf met with Soomro and consulted him regarding possible candidates for cabinet positions.

Earlier, the possible candidatures of former State Bank governor Dr Ishrat Hussain, former privatisation minister Hafeez Sheikh, Pakistan’s ambassador to the UAE Ahsanullah Khan and his brother Irshadullah Khan, Moeen Afzal and Iftikhar Hussain Shah, were being speculated for the post of caretaker PM, but after careful and intensive consultations, the Senate chairman was deemed the most suitable, reported Online.

Sources said the cabinet would include renowned names such as Senator Nisar Memon as minister of information and broadcasting, Lt Gen (r) Hamid Nawaz as interior minister, Dr Ishrat Hussain as finance minister, Inamul Haq as foreign minister, Syed Afzal Haider as minister for law, Abbas Sarfaraz as minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas, Saleem Abbas Jilani as minister for defence, former WAPDA chairman Tariq Hameed as minister for water and power and Salman Taseer as minister for information and technology. Besides these, names of Raja Tridev Roy, former secretary Ejaz Rahim, Hameed Darecho and Pir of Taunsa Sharif could also form part of the caretaker cabinet. They would be allocated ministries later.

The name of Justice (r) Ijaz Nisar, a retired chief justice of the Lahore High Court, have also figured in the discussions for a top slot in the Punjab. staff report

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\11\16\story_16-11-2007_pg1_1

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Portfolios of caretaker federal ministers

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): The government Friday announced portfolios of federal ministers of the caretaker cabinet who were administered oath by President General Pervez Musharraf earlier in the day:–

1-Shahzada Alam Monnoo: Minister for Commerce, Trade and Industry
2-Barrister Habibur Rehman: Minister for Communications
3-Sikander Jogezai: Minister for Culture
4-Dr. Salim Abbas Jillani: Minister for Defence and Defence Production
5-Dr. Salman Shah: Minister for Finance, Economic Affairs, Revenue and Statistics
6-Dr. Shams K. Lakha: Minister for Education, Science and Technology
7-Syed Wajid H. Bokhari: Minister for Environment, Local Government and Rural Development
8-Prince Essa Jan: Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock
9-Inam-Ul-Haque: Minister for Foreign Affairs
10-Nisar Ali Khan Minister for Housing and Works
11-Ansar Burney: Minister for Human Rights
12-Salman Taseer: Minister for Industries, Production and Special Initiatives
13-Nisar A. Memon: Minister for Information and Broadcasting
14-Dr. Abdullah Riar Minister for Information Technology
15-Hamid Nawaz Khan: Minister for Interior and Narcotics
16-Abbas Sarfraz::Minister for KANA and SAFRON
17-Nisar Ghumman :Minister for Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis
18-Syed Afzal Haider: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs
19-Raja Tri Dev Roy: Minister for Minorities
20-Ahsan Ullah Khan: Minster for Petroleum and Natural Resources
21-Dr. Fahim Ansari: Minister for Ports and Shipping
22-Khawaja Attaullah Taunsa Sharif: Minister for Religious Affairs, Zakat and Ushr
23-Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif: Minister for Tourism and Youth Affairs
24-Dr. Shahida Jamil Minister for Women Development, Social Welfare and Special Education

http://www.dawn.com/2007/11/16/welcome.htm

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^ This could make a good permanent cabinet, with the addition of Shaukat Aziz if possible. :)

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Inshallah.

A great selection for the new cabinet is **Ansar Burney **asMinister for Human Rights. He is a world renowned Human and Civil Rights activist, based in Karachi running the Ansar Burney Welfare Trust.

http://www.ansarburney.com/chairman.html