Ex PM Nawaz Sharif Approves 12 Lawmakers for Punjab Cabinet

Punjab Cabinet Expansion Underway

The Punjab cabinet expansion is moving forward, with 12 members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) shortlisted for inclusion. According to insider sources, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif has given his approval to the selected lawmakers. The expanded cabinet will feature a blend of senior and junior members, reflecting a strategic mix of experience and fresh perspectives.

Notable Names in the Shortlist

Among the prominent names included in the Punjab cabinet expansion are:

• Begum Zakia Shahnawaz
• Rana Muhammad Iqbal
• Manshaullah Butt
• Colonel (Retd) Ayub Gadhi
• Salman Naeem
• Rana Tahir Iqbal
• Iftikhar Hussain Chhachhar
• Ahmed
• Rana Muhammad Arshad
• Malik Asad Ali Khokhar
• Mian Imran Javed
• Osama Khan Leghari

Additionally, Shoaib Siddiqui from the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has also been shortlisted, indicating a possible political collaboration beyond PML-N.

Oath-Taking Ceremony Expected Soon

Reports suggest that the new cabinet members are likely to take oath later this week, marking the finalization of the much-anticipated cabinet expansion in Punjab. This move is expected to strengthen governance and enhance administrative efficiency in the province.