ISLAMABAD: Following the resignation of Finance Minister Asad Umar, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has been removed from the post in a major cabinet reshuffle here on Thursday.
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.
