CM Sohail Afridi finalizes 13-member KP cabinet

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has finalized a 13-member cabinet for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, comprising 10 ministers, two advisers, and one special assistant, official sources confirmed on Friday.

According to reports, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has signed the summary sent by the chief minister, approving the new cabinet lineup.

In line with directions from the party founder, CM Afridi announced the names of cabinet members, which include Meena Khan Afridi, Fazal Shakoor, Faisal Tarakai, Aqibullah, Dr Amjad, Khaleeq ur Rehman, Riaz Khan, and Fakhar Jehan.

Taj Muhammad Rind and Muzzammil Aslam have been appointed as advisers, while Shafi Jan will serve as special assistant to the chief minister.

A decision regarding Barrister Saif’s inclusion in the cabinet has not yet been finalized. The newly appointed cabinet members are scheduled to take oath later this afternoon.