On Sunday, the top leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) confirmed their intention to amend the electoral law to propose Finance Minister Ishaq Dar as the next interim Prime Minister and grant more powers to the caretaker government. The move aims to ensure effective decision-making during the crucial transitional period between governments.

According to sources, the PML-N leaders, including Finance Minister Ishaq Dar himself, have been considering Dar’s name for the caretaker premier position. In response to questions about his candidacy, Dar stressed that he did not aspire or lobby for any office and had already fulfilled his responsibilities as the finance minister during his political career.

Dar emphasized the importance of not allowing the nation’s three-month transition period to be spent solely on day-to-day affairs, noting that such an approach had led to past inefficiencies. He argued that significant decisions, especially concerning the country’s economy, needed to be made during the caretaker government’s term to ensure a smooth and productive transition.

To facilitate the appointment of the caretaker Prime Minister, the PML-N’s plan involves amending Section 230 of the Elections Act 2017, which deals with the authority granted to the interim government. This amendment would empower the caretaker set-up to address urgent economic matters and implement policies necessary to revive the economy.