Provincial Leadership
PESHAWAR: Following the demise of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s interim Chief Minister, Muhammad Azam Khan, the province’s interim cabinet has been dissolved, transferring all powers to KP Governor Ghulam Ali.
Former Secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan, Kanwar Dilshad, conveyed the development, highlighting that in emergency situations, Article 224 of the Constitution empowers the Senate to make decisions.
In case of a disagreement in selecting a new CM, the matter would be referred to the Election Commission of Pakistan.
Azam Khan, aged 89, was admitted to Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar due to a severe stomach infection and suffered a heart attack, leading to his demise. The funeral prayers are scheduled to be held in Charsadda.
Azam Khan, a former bureaucrat, had taken the oath as the caretaker chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in January. His passing marks the end of his role in steering the province through the caretaker period.
The dissolution of the interim cabinet signals a transitional phase in the provincial leadership of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the responsibility now resting on Governor Ghulam Ali. The constitutional provisions governing such circumstances are being invoked to ensure a smooth transition and uphold governance in the province.
Condolences for the Caretaker CM Azam Khan’s Passing
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar conveyed his sorrow at the loss of an “upright and devout individual,” offering prayers for the deceased’s family to find strength.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed profound sadness over the loss and extended heartfelt prayers to Khan’s family.
Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori conveyed his condolences on the demise of the CM, offering prayers for the departed soul.
azam Khan: A Legacy of Service to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
A retired bureaucrat and former chief secretary, Azam Khan, hailing from Charsadda, served as K-P finance minister from October 24, 2007, to April 1, 2008.
He also held key positions such as the secretary of the ministry of petroleum and natural resources in Islamabad and the chief secretary in K-P from September 1990 to July 1993. Azam graduated from the University of Peshawar, and subsequently pursued his Barrister-at-Law degree at Lincoln’s Inn, London.
