Islamabad: It is expected that the federal government will extend its cabinet with the participation of 15 to 20 new federal ministers and ministers. The oath -taking ceremony for new members is scheduled to take place at 5pm tomorrow in the House.
Sources revealed that the final schedule would be announced after Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif returned from Uzbekistan. The notable figures expected to join the cabinet are Hanif Abbasi, Tariq Fazil Chaudhry, and Mustafa Kamal. Other persons under consideration include Barrister Aqeel, Hajafa Rehman, Senator Talal Chaudhry, Afzal Khokhar, and Abdul Rahman Kanju.
The extension of the cabinet, as prime minister, follows Shahbaz Sharif for almost a year of power. It is expected that the newly added ministers will take charge of various departments, including the Ministry of Railways, the Ministry of National Health Services, and the Ministry of Communications.
After completing a one-year post, Shahbaz Sharif has decided to expand the cabinet further, which is mainly included in the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and new members of its affiliated parties. Sources indicated that the oath -taking ceremony is expected to take place on February 27 or 28 before the end of the week.
According to reports, those who will be appointed as federal ministers and ministers include Hanif Abbasi, Dr. Tariq Fazil, Barrister Aqeel, Hazarfah Rehman, Talal Chaudhry, Afzal Khokhar, Abdul Rahman Kanjo, Sardar Yousuf, Noshin Iftheed Aleem, Romina, Romania, Romina, Noshin, Eutkar, Noshin Iftheen, Noshin, Eti, Raz Hayat Hijab, and Chaudhry Riyadh is expected to be appointed as Minister of Science and Technology, while Khalid Magsi of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) will be appointed as Minister of Science and Technology. Communication will be assigned. Other names considered for cabinet positions include Ali Zahid Chaudhry, Junaid Rana, Mubashir Iqbal, and Bilal Azhar Kayani.
In addition, former bureaucrat Dr Tauqir Hussain Shah, who is a close associate of Shahbaz Sharif, will be appointed as an adviser. Dr. Shah had previously served as Principal Secretary of Shahbaz before taking a position in the World Bank. He recently resigned from his role there to return to government services.
Although the official announcement about the ministerial departments will be made after the oath -taking ceremony, sources suggest that Hanif Abbasi will be given in charge of the Railway Ministry, while Dr Tariq Fazil Chaudhry is likely to monitor the National Health Ministry. Is Services
Currently, the federal cabinet includes 19 ministers, two ministers, and one adviser. The Prime Minister is also an expert assistant to the Prime Minister, as well as with the Prime Minister’s six coordinators. With new appointments, the cabinet will be significantly expanded.
