Retired Sindh High Court chief justice Maqbool Baqar has expressed his desire to address public issues as he is all set to take oath as Sindh's caretaker chief minister tomorrow Wednesday August 16. Baqar was picked for the top slot after three rounds of discussions between outgoing Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Leader of the Opposition in the dissolved Sindh Assembly Rana Ansar hours before their 3-day deadline was about to expire. Ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) both said that they reached a consensus and had no objections over the nominee.

 Shortly after both of them agreed on the name, a summary was sent to Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, who approved his appointment without any hurdles. As the news emerged of Justice (retd) Baqar's selection, the former Supreme Court judge vowed to play his role in upholding the law and the Constitution. Talking to a private News channel, Baqar said that holding elections was the responsibility of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), adding that they would assist the election body. He maintained that they would try their best for the upcoming general elections to be held as per the law and the constitution.

"It is a very important responsibility in such a difficult situation," he said, adding that he would try to resolve the people's problems. Justice (retd) Baqar last served as a senior judge at the Supreme Court of Pakistan after receiving elevation from his post as the Sindh High Court chief justice on February 17, 2015. He was appointed as the top provincial judge of Sindh in September 2013. Justice (retd) Baqar retired from the SC in April 2022.

 Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)