The new federal cabinet is likely to be sworn on Monday. In the firstphase, 10 to 12 ministers will take over the portfolio while Bilawal Bhuttocould be considered for the post of foreign minister.
According to the details, the new federal cabinet is likely to be sworn inon Monday, as matters have been settled in the ruling coalition for theformation of a new federal cabinet and 10 to 12 ministers will be sworn induring the first phase, sources revealed.
In addition, Khawaja Asif may get the portfolio of Commerce, Rana Sanaullahmay get the portfolio of Interior Minister and Maryam Aurangzeb may get theportfolio of Information Minister.
Murtaza Javed Abbasi could be made Deputy Speaker National Assembly.
In this regard, sources said that Hina Rabbani Khar could get the portfolioof Minister of State for External Affairs, Shazia Marri of PPP or MustafaNawaz Khokhar for the portfolio of the Ministry of Human Rights.
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Sources said that Miftah Ismail will be given the post of Finance Advisor.Whereas, Rana Tanveer may get the portfolio of Parliamentary Affairs andRana Sanaullah may get the portfolio of Interior Ministry.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has apologized from taking the portfolio of aministry, however he will look into energy matters without holding anyoffice.
