ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved transferring the chief minister’s powers to the governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to oversee administrative affairs during an emergency.
According to an official statement, the move is intended to ensure the smooth performance of government responsibilities and improve governance in the province. The governor will submit monthly reports to the federal government reviewing the exercise of these powers.
The cabinet also approved designs for Pakistan’s new currency notes, endorsed the introduction of a coin to replace the Rs10 banknote and ratified a defence cooperation agreement with Kuwait.
The cabinet expressed hope that the governor and the Advisory Council would work to promote public welfare and maintain law and order in the province.