In an unprecedented move, the governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) nominated Caretaker Minister for Establishment and Administration and Inter-Provincial Affairs Syed Masood Shah to preside over the cabinet meeting, which Caretaker Chief Minister Muhammad Azam Khan could not attend due to a family tragedy.
The third meeting of the caretaker cabinet in K-P was scheduled for Monday, but unfortunately, it coincided with a personal tragedy for Caretaker CM Khan as his nephew passed away.
The importance of the cabinet meeting cannot be overstated, as it serves as the central forum for government affairs. Approval is necessary for any matter to proceed, and the absence of the chief minister, who is traditionally responsible for chairing the meeting, would have resulted in postponement in most cases.
However, the governor's decision to nominate Shah marks a departure from the usual practice and demonstrates the significance of maintaining continuity and efficiency in government affairs, especially during times of crisis.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 11th, 2023.
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