Islamabad is abuzz with news as former Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani emerges as a prominent contender for the role of Prime Minister. Insider sources suggest that Jalil Abbas Jilani’s name is gaining traction for the position of caretaker prime minister. Reports indicate that he may soon visit the Prime Minister’s House to discuss this possibility.
Concurrently, Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Raja Riaz, is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today. During this meeting, Riaz is expected to present three names on behalf of the opposition, as they finalize their candidate for the Caretaker Prime Minister role.
Notably, Jalil Abbas Jilani, a distinguished Pakistani diplomat, holds a significant background. He has previously served as the Pakistani ambassador to the United States and has also held the esteemed position of Foreign Secretary from March 2012 to December 2013.
