Caretaker PM says holding elections on time top priority

SWAT: Caretaker Prime Minister retired Justice Nasirul Mulk on Sunday reiterated that holding general elections as scheduled is a top priority of the interim government. 

Speaking with journalists during a visit to his native town, he assured that the elections will be held on July 25 and that efforts are being made to hold free, fair and transparent polls.

Justice Mulk expressed a resolve that he will utilize his powers as per the country’s Constitution to serve the masses during two-month long period of his stint as interim premier.

He said being a resident of the area he is well aware of the problems facing the region and will try to resolve them.

The caretaker PM reached Swat today to visit his native home. He was received by District Nazim Muhammad Ali Shah and notables of the area.

A large number of local people welcomed the interim premier upon arrival at his native home and felicitated him on being appointed as caretaker prime minister.