Federal cabinet to swear-in today

Islamabad: After Asif Ali Zardari assumed the presidency for the second time, the federal cabinet will also take oath today (Monday).

According to the details, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has completed the consultation for the formation of the federal cabinet, after which the swearing-in of the new cabinet is likely to take place today at 3:00pm. Will take an oath.

President Asif Ali Zardari will administer oath to the cabinet members.

Initially, the federal cabinet will consist of 12 to 14 ministers. In the first phase, the portfolios of finance, foreign affairs, energy, planning and interior will be given to Ishaq Dar, Attaullah Tarar, Khawaja Asif, Ahsan Iqbal and Muhammad Aurangzeb who are likely to be added in the cabinet.