After taking their respective oaths on Monday, the federal ministers have started taking charge of their offices and reaching their ministries.
Federal Minister Attaullah Tarar took charge of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Upon his arrival at the ministry, the federal secretary and other officers welcomed him. Tarar said the doors of his ministry would remain open to journalists, adding that there was a need to promote positive journalism and strengthen government-media relations.
وفاقی وزیرِ اطلاعات عطاء تارڑ کی قلمدان ملنے کے بعد وزارتِ اطلاعات آمد ۔ عُہدے کا چارج سنبھال لیا۔ سیکرٹری انفارمیشن مس شہیرہ شاہد اور ایم ڈی پی ٹی وی مبشر توقیر شاہ نے استقبال کیا۔ pic.twitter.com/JNhOmmFYbO
— Abdullah Mehar (@Abdullahmehar25) March 12, 2024
He further said that his office would work together with the media to convey the government's measures and policies to the public. "The media plays the role of a bridge between the people and the government, which will now be done in a better way," Tarar added.
Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan also took charge of his office. He has also been given the additional charge of the Board of Investment. Upon his arrival at the ministry, he was received by senior officers and staff members, and later given an initial briefing on the affairs of the ministry.
Federal Minister Jam Kamal also took charge of his post at the Ministry of Commerce. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by the staff and given a briefing.
As new Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached the Foreign Office to officially take charge, he was received by Foreign Secretary Cyrus Qazi and other officials.
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal assumed his post and was welcomed by senior officers and staff of the ministry. Talking to the media, Ahsan Iqbal said he was taking charge of the ministry for the fourth time, adding that the plans they made each time had been hampered by political instability.
وفاقی وزیر منصوبہ بندی و ترقی پروفیسر احسن اقبال نے وزارت منصوبہ بندی کا قلمدان باضابطہ طور پر سنبھال لیا۔ وزیر منصوبہ بندی کا وزارت کے افسران نے پرتپاک استقبال کیا۔ پروفیسر احسن اقبال کو یہ اعزاز حاصل ہے کہ وہ وزارت منصوبہ بندی کے چوتھے بار وزیر بنے ہیں۔ pic.twitter.com/PunNlJSSOu
— Ministry of Planning and Development (@PlanComPakistan) March 12, 2024
"No country can develop without the continuity of its policies. The era we are entering is influenced by digital technology, new production systems are being developed under digital technology. We have to incorporate technology in every sector," he maintained.
