“The Prime Minister (Sharif) and the Leader of the Opposition have jointly signed the advisory which will be sent to the President for approval,” the statement said.
Pakistan’s Geo News said President Arif Alvi has approved Kakkar’s appointment.
Under Pakistan’s constitution, a neutral caretaker government oversees national elections, which must be held within 90 days of the dissolution of the lower house of parliament – meaning early November in this instance.