LAHORE: The Punjab government on Thursday allotted portfolios to five ministers who had taken oath along with their 18 colleagues on Aug 27.

According to a notification, Hafiz Ammar Yasir has been given the potfolio of mines and minerals department; Raja Rashid Hafeez literacy and non-formal basic education; Sardar Husnain Bahadar Dareshak livestock and dairy development, Chaudhry Zaheeruddin public prosecution and Hashim Dogar population welfare.

Of total 23 ministers, 15 were given portfolios same day, while three ministers were given portfolios on Aug 29.

Published in Dawn, September 7th, 2018

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