In the prevailing situation a credible person’s appointment as caretaker PM is indeed a breath of fresh air for the nation. It is quite fortunate that an impartial, mature man of principles has been handed over the responsibility of Interim PM. What adds more significance to Mr Khoso's appointment is that a person from Balochistan has been given this responsibility at this crucial time, when the solution to Balochistan issues remains an unsolved mystery.
One can be optimistic that a credible man from Balochistan can prevail upon indigenous Baloch leadership by removing their mistrusts in electoral process and convince them to participate in the elections. Another very important thing is that his nomination has been made with huge vote of 4-1 which speaks for his wide acceptability and credibility. How fortunate it could have been, had the politicians shown maturity and had preferred national interest over party interests and decided this issue in the parliamentary committee. However, now the nation should pray and hope that the caretaker set up and election commission emerge successful in holding a free and fair election and the people of Pakistan are given a chance to decide their future.
TASSAWUR BOSAL,
Mandi Bahauddin, March 25.