Caretaker Prime Minister Justice (r) Nasirul Mulk called on President Mamnoon Hussain in Islamabad on Saturday and discussed matters pertaining to caretaker government and general elections.
During the meeting, the president felicitated Nasirul Mulk on assuming charge as the interim prime minister of Pakistan.
He expressed hope that the caretaker prime minister would perform his best for ensuring transparent elections.
Nasirul Mulk said he would do his level best to perform his responsibilities.
Earlier on Friday, Justice (r) Nasirul Mulk took oath as the caretaker prime minister. The oath was administered by President Mamnoon Hussain at a ceremony held at the Presidency.
Following the ceremony, PM Nasirul Mulk received a guard of honour and formally started his responsibilities.
The caretaker premier, while speaking to journalists after taking oath, said the cabinet members would be announced after consultation. He added the cabinet would be concise as a few members would be appointed.
When asked about elections, PM Mulk said they he would ensure timely, free and fair elections. He added that they would support the Election Commission of Pakistan to conduct free and fair elections as scheduled.
Published in Daily Times, June 3rd 2018.
