 Although he boycotted the polls, he remained active in the politics.In February 2013, it was reported that Achakzai is being considered for the post of caretaker prime minister of Pakistan prior to 2013 Pakistani general election but he refused to become the caretaker prime minister due to reason that he intended to contest the upcoming general elections.Achakzai ran for seat of National Assembly from two constituencies, NA-259-Quetta and NA-262-Qilla Abdullah, in 2013 Pakistani general election.