Federal Minister Aleem Khan is set to streamline his duties, relinquishing his Privatization and Investment Board portfolios while holding onto Communications.
Sources confirmed that Khan briefed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his decision, gaining the PM’s nod. The Aleem Khan Portfolio shake-up aligns with a broader cabinet reshuffle unveiled the same day.
Earlier, Sharif handed out portfolios to fresh faces: Haneef Abbasi takes Railways, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry grabs Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Pervez Malik steers Petroleum, and Aurangzeb Khachi leads National Heritage. Khalid Magsi’s on Science and Tech, Moin Wattoo helms Water Resources, and Junaid Anwar Chaudhry tackles Maritime Affairs. Sardar Yousuf oversees Religious Affairs, Raza Hayat runs Defence Production, Shaza Fatima nabbed IT, Rana Mashhood handles Public Affairs, and Syed Mustafa Kamal scores National Health Services.
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The Aleem Khan Portfolio pivot shedding two of three roles—dovetails with Sharif’s push to bolster sectoral efficiency, kicked off with a February 27 oath-taking led by President Asif Ali Zardari. Khan’s focus on Communications signals a leaner load as the revamped team takes shape. Will this sharpen Pakistan’s governance?
The Aleem Khan Portfolio shuffle trimming to Communications sparks talk amid a cabinet glow-up.
