Anwar ul Haq Kakar Age, Caste, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Other name	Anwaar ul Haq Kakar [1]Twitter - Anwaar ul Haq Kakar
Profession	• Politician • Academician
Known for	Being 8th caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in feet & inches- 5’ 10”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Politics
Political Party	• Pakistan Muslim League - Q (PML-Q) (Became a member in 1999) • Pakistan Muslim League - N (PML-N) • Balochistan Awami Party (BAP)
Political Journey	• 1999: Anwar ul Haq Kakar started his political career. • 2008: Contested National elections from Quetta constituency on PML-Q ticket, but lost. • 2015-2017: Became spokesperson of Balochistan government for PML-N. • 12 March 2018: Became independent senator of Balochistan in Pakistan National Assembly. • 29 March 2018: Formed new political party, Balochistan Awami Party (BAP). • 14 August 2023: Sworn in as Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, succeeding Shehbaz Sharif, becoming 8th Caretaker PM of Pakistan.
Personal Life
Date of Birth	Year: 1971
Age (as of 2023)	52 Years
Birthplace	Muslim Bagh area, Killa Saifullah district, Balochistan, Pakistan
Nationality	Pakistani
Hometown	Muslim Bagh, Killa Saifullah
School	• St. Francis Grammar School, Quetta • Cadet College, Kohat
College/University	University of Balochistan
Educational Qualification	Master's in political science and sociology
Religion	Islam
Caste/Ethnicity	Kakar tribe of Pashtuns of Northern Balochistan
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Family
Wife/Spouse	Name not known
Children	He has a son.
Parents	Father- Ehtesham ul Haq Kakar (Government officer) Mother- Name not known

Some Lesser Known Facts About Anwar ul Haq Kakar

• Anwar ul Haq Kakar is a Pakistani politician and scholar who gained significant attention when he assumed the role of the 8th Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan in August 2023.

• Upon the passing of his father during his time at Cadet College, Kohat, he discontinued his studies there and returned to Quetta.

• He later relocated to London for a law degree but came back to Pakistan in 2005. Following his return, he engaged in teaching to establish financial stability before eventually venturing into a political career.
  

  Anwar ul Haq Kakar when used to teach

  

  Anwar ul Haq Kakar in his early political days

• During his tenure as the Senator of Balochistan from March 2018 to August 2023, he held the position of Chairperson for the Committee of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. He also participated as a member of various other committees such as the Business Advisory Committee, Finance and Revenue, Foreign Affairs, and Science and Technology.
  

  Anwar ul Haq Kakar during a parliamentary session

• Anwar ul Haq Kakar has maintained active involvement with multiple think tanks that influence Pakistan’s foreign policy direction. His sharp analytical skills are evident in his examination of South Asia’s geopolitical dynamics, notably the interaction between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
  

  Anwar ul Haq Kakar during an academic seminar

• He has shared his perspectives as a visiting faculty at the Command and Staff College in Quetta and the National Defence University in Islamabad. There, he delivered lectures focusing on International Relations.
  

  Anwar ul Haq Kakar during a guest lecture

• Anwar ul Haq Kakar is a multilingual individual, demonstrating fluency in English, Urdu, Persian, Pushto, Balochi, and Brahvi languages.

• He was designated as the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan in accordance with Article 224-A of the Constitution of Pakistan. The decision to appoint Anwar ul Haq Kakar as the interim Prime Minister received approval from Pakistani President Arif Alvi. ^[2]Dawn
  

  Anwar ul Haq Kakar as the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan

• He maintained a close association with former Pakistani cricketer and Prime Minister, Imran Khan; however, their affiliation came to an end in 2022.
  

  Anwar ul Haq Kakar with Imran Khan (left)

• He’s an avid cricket enthusiast and enjoys watching the sport.
  

  Anwar ul Haq Kakar with former Pakistani cricketer, Misbah ul Haq (right)