Anwar ul Haq Kakar Age, Caste, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
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Hometown: Muslim Bagh, Killa Saifullah
Religion: Islam
Age: 52 Years
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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
- He maintained a close association with former Pakistani cricketer and Prime Minister, Imran Khan; however, their affiliation came to an end in 2022.
- He’s an avid cricket enthusiast and enjoys watching the sport.
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