Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar’s cabinet is expected to be sworn in today at the President’s House at 5 pm. The caretaker prime minister has reportedly concluded consultations for selecting individuals to fill the positions in the interim cabinet.
According to sources, former finance secretary Waqar Masood is likely to be appointed as the finance minister in the caretaker setup. Renowned industrialist Dr. Gohar Ejaz, who was honored with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz award, is anticipated to be given the portfolio of commerce and industry minister.
Additionally, Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani, a former foreign secretary, is under consideration for the role of interim foreign minister.
Senator Sarfaraz Bugti is expected to take on the responsibility of caretaker interior minister. Meanwhile, the names of Syed Muhammad Ali and former Balochistan government spokesperson Farah Azeem are being considered for the caretaker information minister position.
Tabish Gohar is poised to lead the energy ministry, while Aneeq Ahmed is set to become the caretaker federal minister for Religious and Interfaith Harmony.
Sources suggest that other individuals likely to join the caretaker federal cabinet include columnist Almas Haider, Umar Saif, Dr. Amhad Saqib, and former SECP chairman Muhammad Ali Ghuman.
It’s worth mentioning that Anwarul Haq Kakar, the interim prime minister, officially assumed his responsibilities after taking the oath of office on August 14.