Times of Islamabad

Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar likely to be removed: Sources

Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar likely to be removed: Sources

*ISLAMABAD: After major reshuffling in the federal cabinet Prime MinisterImran Khan is considering to change Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar andreshuffling in the provincial cabinet.*

Sources said, the prime minister has summoned progress report of theminister from Punjab chief minister and also sought performance report ofthe Punjab government from various departments.

Changing of six provincial ministers portfolios is on the cards including,health, prisons, energy, labour, excise and food.

Former Punjab information minister Fayyazul Hassan Chohan is expected to bere-inducted in the Punjab cabinet.

In this regard, Prime Minister Imran Khan has also summoned Governor PunjabChaudhry Sarwar for the consultation.

Federal cabinet on Thursday saw a major reshuffle with the resignation ofAsad Umar as finance minister and appointment of noted economist HafeezShaikh as Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance.

Minister of State for Interior Shaheryar Afridi has been made Minister ofStates and Frontier Regions (SAFRON).