PM Imran Khan Shuffles Cabinet Minister Portfolios in Major Reshuffle
The Prime Minister Office of Pakistan announced a significant reshuffle in the federal cabinet minister portfolios, affecting several high-profile officials. This move was made public through an official tweet from the Prime Minister’s office, detailing the changes.
The cabinet reshuffle comes at a critical time, as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect the country. The changes are also linked to the inquiry reports of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), which revealed the involvement of some ministers and senior officials in the sugar and wheat shortage emergency in Pakistan.
Key Changes in the Federal Cabinet
Several key changes were announced as part of the reshuffle. These include:
- Makdoum Khusro Bakhtiar: Resigned as Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research and nominated as Minister for Economic Affairs, replacing Hamad Azhar.
- Hamad Azhar: Appointed as Minister for Industries in Pakistan.
- Syed Fakhar Imam: Appointed as Federal Minister for National Food Security.
- Babar Awan: Nominated as Adviser for Parliamentary Affairs, replacing Azam Swati.
- Azam Swati: Nominated as Minister of Narcotics Control.
- Mohammad Shahzad Arbab: Removed as Adviser to the Premier on Accountability.
- Aminul Haq: Nominated as Federal Minister for Telecommunication.
- MQM-P convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui: Resignation as Federal IT Minister was approved.
- Shehzad Arbab: Removed as Advisor to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Establishment.
- Omar Hameed: Nominated as Secretary Ministry of National Food Security.
- Shabbar Zaidi: Removed as Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), with Ms Nausheen Javaid Amjad appointed as the new chairperson.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about the cabinet reshuffle:
- Q: Why was the cabinet reshuffle done?
- A: The cabinet reshuffle was done due to the inquiry reports of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
- Q: What are the key changes in the federal cabinet?
- A: The key changes include the resignation and nomination of several ministers, including Makdoum Khusro Bakhtiar, Hamad Azhar, and Azam Swati, among others.
- Q: Who is the new Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)?
- A: Ms Nausheen Javaid Amjad has been appointed as the new chairperson of FBR, replacing Shabbar Zaidi.
These changes are expected to have a significant impact on the country’s governance and economy. The COVID-19 outbreak has already posed significant challenges to the government, and this reshuffle is seen as a move to strengthen the cabinet and improve the government’s response to the crisis.
Follow the official Twitter accounts of the Prime Minister’s Office and other government agencies for the latest updates on the cabinet reshuffle and other news from Pakistan.
