The notification was issued by the Prime Minister in his capacity as Chairman of the Gilgit-Baltistan Council, following a recommendation by the Acting Chief Minister and in accordance with the constitutional provisions. PHOTO: Express
A 14-member interim cabinet was officially notified in Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday, ending more than a month of administrative uncertainty since the caretaker prime minister took office.
The appointments came more than five weeks after Acting Chief Justice Minister (R) Yar Mohammad was sworn in on November 25, 2025. The new cabinet includes twelve ministers and two advisers, including one woman. The long delay between the swearing-in of the prime minister and the formation of the cabinet had raised concerns about delays in governance during a key transition period.
The notification was issued by the Prime Minister in his capacity as Chairman of the Gilgit-Baltistan Council, following a recommendation by the Acting Chief Minister and in accordance with the constitutional provisions.
The designated ministers are Sajid Ali Baig, Engr Altaf Hussain, Ghulam Abbas, Col (Rtd) Abrar Ismail, Meher Dad, Sharafat Din, Maulana Sarwar Shah, Raja Shehbaz Khan, Mumtaz Hussain, Dr Niaz Ali, Syed Adil Shah and Bahadur Ali. Syeda Fatima and Abdul Hakeem will act as advisors.
The interim administration is tasked with overseeing day-to-day affairs and ensuring a smooth electoral process, with general elections in the region scheduled for June.
