All political parties have equal opportunities to participate in the elections, according to Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, and millions of people will be able to freely choose their representatives. In different interviews, he declared that holding peaceful elections is the top priority of the caretaker administration and that the Election Commission would receive all necessary assistance. He disregarded the idea of prohibiting internet and social media use during the election season. Regarding the relationship between Pakistan and India, he stated that while Pakistan is a responsible nuclear power, it would retaliate violently should India do any unwise actions. He added that Kashmir is the sole point of contention between Pakistan and India. According to the prime minister, terrorism is on the rise in Pakistan.