Interim PM Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar’s cabinet to take oath today

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar’s cabinet is expected to be sworn in today at 5 pm at the President’s House, according to ARY News.

Sources say that Kakar has completed the consultation process for appointing individuals to the interim cabinet.

Waqar Masood, a former finance secretary, is likely to be appointed finance minister in the caretaker setup, according to sources.

Meanwhile, industrialist Dr. Gohar Ejaz, who was awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, is set to be given the commerce and industry ministry portfolio, while former foreign secretary Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani is being considered for the post of interim foreign minister.

Senator Sarfaraz Bugti is likely to be given the portfolio of caretaker interior minister. Syed Muhammad Ali and former Balochistan government spokesperson Farah Azeem are also being considered for the caretaker information minister slot.

In addition, Tabish Gohar is set to be given the energy ministry portfolio, while Aneeq Ahmed will serve as the caretaker federal minister for Religious and Interfaith Harmony.

Sources have revealed that columnist Almas Haider, Umar Saif, Dr. Amhad Saqib, and former SECP chairman Muhammad Ali Ghuman are also likely to join the caretaker federal cabinet.

It is important to note that interim PM Anwarul Haq Kakar assumed his duties after taking the oath of office on August 14.