The federal cabinet is expected to induct two more ministers, according to media reports.
According to the details, Pervaiz Elahi’s son Moonis Elahi from the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) and a member of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) are likely to take oath as ministers next week.
It is pertinent to mention here that the maximum strength of the federal cabinet can be 49 according to the Constitution and cabinet’s size is currently at 70 per cent of the allowed strength.
“The total strength of the cabinet, including ministers of state, shall not exceed 11 per cent of the total membership of Majlis-e-Shoora,” Article 92 of the Constitution states.
