LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari Rizvi on Tuesday gave additional charge of some more portfolios to two members of Punjab cabinet.

Energy and local government minister Zafar Mahmood was given additional charge of the irrigation and housing departments.

Finance and excise and taxation minister Zia H Rizvi was given additional charge of the law and parliamentary affairs department.

Meanwhile, Law Secretary Dr Syed Abul Hassan Najmi who has resigned reportedly in view of litigation over his extension in the office will continue to hold the charge till June 30.

Published in Dawn, June 13th, 2018

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