Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira told media that Pakistan People’s Party has reservations over the names of Zahid and Palejo. Giving details of the reservations he said that President Asif Ali Zardari was nominated in the murder case of Justice Nizam who was brother-in-law of Justice Nasir Aslam Zahid. Keeping this in mind, PPP is of the view that he cannot remain impartial as Caretaker Prime Minister.
Raising objection on the name of Rasool Bakhsh Palejo Kaira said that he already has anti-PPPP sentiments as his son Ayaz Latif Palijo is part of recently formed alliance to counter PPP in general elections. In this scenario it will not be advisable to handover portfolio of caretaker PM to either of two. He went on to accuse that both the names are also well connected with Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N).
Opposition has already rejected the names of Hafeez Sheikh, Justice ® Hazar Khan Khoso and Dr. Ishrat Hussein for the post of caretaker PM. Earlier, it was reported that Government has withdrew the name of Hafeez Sheikh but information denied any such report and said that he still can be considered.