President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday approved induction of Senator Babar Awan in the federal cabinet, a private TV channel reported.
According to sources, Awan called upon the president at the Presidency to discuss the prevailing situation arising after Supreme Court suspended his licence for contempt of court.
Law Minister Maula Bux Chandio also attended the meeting.
The portfolio for Mr Awan would be announced after the oath.