Jamiat Ulema Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman phoned Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kaktar, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman congratulated Anwarul Haq on his appointment as caretaker premier.  He hoped the caretaker setup will ensure the conduct of transparent elections.

Also, Balochistan Assembly Speaker Mir Jan Muhammad Khan Jamali telephoned Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar. The Balochistan Assembly speaker greeted Anwar on becoming the caretaker PM

He said such decisions will help end the sense of deprivation among the small provinces.