Three names short-listed for caretaker prime minister: Nisar

Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Nisar Ali Khan on Wednesday said the PML-N had short-listed three candidates for the caretaker prime minister. The short-listed candidates include Rasool Baksh Paleejo, Justice (r) Nasir Aslam Zahid and Justice (r) Shakirullah Jan.
Addressing a press conference, Nisar said he would be replying to Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Sharaf’s letter tomorrow (Thursday).
Meanwhile, talking to a private TV channel, Minister for Religious Affairs Khurshid Shah said the name of the caretaker prime minister would be announced before March 16, adding that President Asif Ali Zardari would announce the date of the election after consulting all four chief ministers.
Shah said every conspiracy of postponement of elections would be made unsuccessful and elections will be held on time.
“The interim government will be installed the moment the clock strikes 12 on March 16,” the minister said, adding that elections in all provinces would be conducted on the same day.