Pakistan’s interim Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar has canceled his three-day official visit to Kenya, which was scheduled to begin on September 4. The Foreign Office said that the decision was made after evaluating the “pros, cons and situation in the country.”
Kakar was scheduled to attend the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi at the invitation of Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto. The summit is being held to discuss ways to address climate change in Africa.
The cancellation of the Visit to Kenya is a blow to Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen its ties with African countries. The previous government had formulated a policy to promote bilateral relations with Africa, and Kakar’s visit was seen as an important step in this regard.
However, the caretaker government has said that it is still committed to the “Look Africa Policy” and that Kakar will still attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22. He will be the first Pakistani caretaker premier to address the UNGA.
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The cancellation of the Visit to Kenya is also a sign of the political instability in Pakistan. The country is currently in the midst of a transition period, with elections scheduled to be held on October 25. The caretaker government is facing a number of challenges, including the rising cost of living and the threat of terrorism.
Despite the challenges, the caretaker government has said that it is committed to ensuring a smooth transition to democracy. The cancellation of the Kenya visit is a setback, but it is unlikely to derail the government’s plans.
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Interim PM Kakar’s cancellation of his visit to Kenya has left both nations with questions and concerns. While the reasons behind this decision remain somewhat mysterious, the impact on bilateral relations is tangible. Pakistan and Kenya will need to work diligently to repair any diplomatic damage and find alternative means to achieve their mutual goals.