Pak elections: With Imran Khan poised to form government, speculations about new cabinet gain ground
Imran Khan
PML-N emerges as a distant second with 63 seats while PPP has bagged 43 seats so far, Pakistani media reported.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan is still an official nod away from forming a government, speculations are rife about the possible inductees in the new cabinet.
The unofficial results for the recently-concluded Pakistan general elections have portrayed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan as the next Prime Minister. At present, Khan's PTI gallops ahead in the electoral battle with a total of 117 seats.
PML-N emerges as a distant second with 64 seats while PPP has bagged 43 seats so far, Pakistan's Dawn reported.
According to Pakistan's media, a consultation is underway for the formation of a cabinet of 18-20 members.
Also read: 'Khan should have no problems forming government with small coalition partners,' say reports
National Assembly Speaker
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As names for the Speaker's post for the National Assembly are being speculated, the post is likely to go to Dr Arif Alvi. The Deputy Speaker's post may go to Zartaj Gul Wazir or to a member of a coalition partner, Geo TV reported.
Foreign Minister
Shah Mehmood Qureshi is a strong contender for the foreign minister's berth, ANI quoted a Geo TV report.
Finance Minister
There are also speculations that Asas Umar might take over as the Finance Minister as party chief Imran Khan had apparently called him as the top choice before the elections took place. Interior ministry may go to Former Chief Minister Pervaiz Khattak.
Defence Minister
Fawad Chaudhry and Shireen Mazari are likely to become Defence Minister and Information Minister respectively, Geo TV reported quoting sources.
Pakistan's electoral commission was expected to announce the full results of Pakistan election on Friday, paving the way for the winner, former cricket hero Imran Khan, to begin searching for coalition partners.
Although Khan appeared likely to fall short of the 137 seats needed for a majority in the National Assembly, his better-than-expected results mean he should have no problems forming a government with a handful of small coalition partners, Reuters reported.
(With inputs from agencies)