ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday selected media tycoon Mohsin Naqvi as the caretaker chief minister of Punjab after efforts by the opposition and the Punjab government, led by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), to put together an interim setup in the nation’s largest province fell short.
The choice was made during a meeting that Sikandar Sultan Raja, the chief election commissioner, presided over. The meeting to discuss the four candidates for the position of interim chief minister of Punjab included the secretary of the Election Commission among its attendees.
“Pursuant to the provison of Clause (3) of Article 224A of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and as a consequence of comprehensive discussions made on January 22, 2023,” the electoral watchdog’s announcement said. Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi has been appointed caretaker chief minister of Punjab by the Pakistan Election Commission, effective immediately.
