ISLAMABAD: Federal Ministers in Shehbaz Sharif’s government have been assigned specific portfolios as follows:
- Khawaja Muhammad Asif, MNA – Oversees Defence, Defence Production, and Aviation.
- Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Senator – Foreign Affairs Minister.
- Ahsan Iqbal Chaudry, MNA – Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives.
- Rana Tanveer Hussain, MNA – Industries and Production.
- Azam Nazeer Tarar, Senator – Law, Justice, and Human Rights.
- Chaudhry Salik Hussain, MNA – Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development.
- Abdul Aleem Khan, MNA – Privatisation and the Board of Investment.
- Jam Kamal Khan, MNA – Commerce.
- Amir Muqam, MNA – States and Frontier Regions, as well as National Heritage and Culture.
- Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, MNA – Railways.
- Attaullah Tarar, MNA – Information and Broadcasting.
- Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, MNA – Science and Technology, Federal Education, and Professional Training.
- Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, MNA – Maritime Affairs.
- Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, MNA – Housing and Works.
- Musadik Masood Malik, Senator – Petroleum and Power.
- Muhammad Aurangzeb – Finance and Revenue.
- Ahad Khan Cheema – Economic Affairs and Establishment.
- Mohsin Naqvi – Interior and Narcotics Control.
Minister of State:
- Shaza Fatima Khawaja
Khawaja Asif, Dar, Ahsan Iqbal, Azam Nazeer Tarar, and Musadik Malik are notable returnees to their respective positions. While speculations surrounded the allocation of portfolios, it is confirmed that all aforementioned ministers, except Dar, will retain their previous roles.
Newly sworn-in federal ministers include Aleem Khan, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, and Mohsin Naqvi, among others. Muhammad Aurangzeb’s appointment as a minister further reinforces his involvement in managing the nation’s finances.
