The federal cabinet under Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has grown to a robust total of 54 members following the oath-taking ceremony of three new ministers: Federal Minister Imran Shah, Minister of State Armaghan Subhani, and Dr. Shizra Mansab. The swearing-in, conducted by Acting President Senator Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday, marks a significant expansion of the leadership team steering Pakistan’s governance.
The Cabinet Division has outlined the newly assigned roles: Imran Shah will oversee the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Armaghan Subhani takes charge of the Ministry of Planning and Development, and Dr. Shizra Mansab assumes responsibility for the Ministry of Climate Change. Official notifications confirming these appointments were issued promptly after the ceremony, solidifying the cabinet’s new structure.
This enlarged cabinet now includes 31 federal ministers, 11 ministers of state, 4 advisors, and 8 special assistants to the Prime Minister, reflecting a broad and dynamic team poised to address Pakistan’s pressing challenges. The strategic inclusion of these three ministers signals a focused effort to strengthen key sectors, from social welfare to environmental sustainability, under Sharif’s administration.
