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

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Age: 52 Years
Religion: Islam
Hometown: Muslim Bagh, Killa Saifullah

Anwar ul Haq Kakar

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Other nameAnwaar ul Haq Kakar [1]Twitter - Anwaar ul Haq Kakar
Profession• Politician
• Academician
Known forBeing 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 ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Politics
Political Party• Pakistan Muslim League - Q (PML-Q) (Became a member in 1999)
Pakistan Muslim League (Q) logo
• Pakistan Muslim League - N (PML-N)
Pakistan Muslim League (N) logo
• Balochistan Awami Party (BAP)
Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) logo
Political Journey1999: 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 BirthYear: 1971
Age (as of 2023)52 Years
BirthplaceMuslim Bagh area, Killa Saifullah district, Balochistan, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
HometownMuslim Bagh, Killa Saifullah
School• St. Francis Grammar School, Quetta
• Cadet College, Kohat
College/UniversityUniversity of Balochistan
Educational QualificationMaster's in political science and sociology
ReligionIslam
Caste/EthnicityKakar tribe of Pashtuns of Northern Balochistan
Anwar ul Haq Kakar in traditional Pashtun dress
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseName not known
ChildrenHe has a son.
Anwar ul Haq Kakar and his son with Engin Altan Düzyatan, the lead actor of Ertugrul Gazi (right)
ParentsFather- Ehtesham ul Haq Kakar (Government officer)
Mother- Name not known

Anwar ul Haq Kakar

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 when used to teach

    Anwar ul Haq Kakar in his early political days

    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 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

    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 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

    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)

    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)

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

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