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Abdul Hafeez Sheikh To Assume Charge Today

ISLAMABAD: Newly selected adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh to take charge of his post today (Saturday).

According to sources, Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has decided to take charge of his post after the PM’s agreement on his terms and conditions. He put up a primary condition before the PM before assuming charge that he will not be forced to make induction in his department on any political pressure.

Sources have further claimed that he was in secret talks with the PM but Asad Umar was unaware of the talks.

Earlier on April 18, following the resignation of Finance Minister Asad Umar, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has been removed from the post in a major cabinet reshuffle.

According to sources, Fawad Chaudhary has been named as the Federal Minister for Science and Technology.

Former finance minister Hafeez Sheikh has appointed as advisor to the prime minister on finance.

Likewise, Aijaz Shah has replaced Shehryar Khan Afridi and appointed as new Interior Minister.

Firdous Ashiq Awan has been appointed as special assistance for information whereas Shehryar Khan Afridi appointed as Minister of Ministry of State and Frontier Regions (SAFRON).

Petroleum Minister Ghulam Sarwar has given the portfolio of Aviation minister. Azam Swati, who resigned as the federal minister for science and technology last year, has been appointed as the Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs.