Murad Saeed promoted as federal minister

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has promoted Murad Saeed as a federal minister, ARY News reported on Friday.

According to details, Acting President Sadiq Sanjrani has signed the summary, seeking Murad Saeed’s appointment as federal minister.

It is worth mentioning here that Murad Saeed was working as State Minister for Communications and Postal Services.

Earlier on December 10, the special meeting of Cabinet under the chair of Prime Minister Imran Khan on, which was continued for 9 hours, during this session PM reviewed the performance of ministers, Prime Minister questioned every minister turn by turn, instructed minister for improving their performance and give suggestions.

Minister Information Fawad Chaudhry told media that PM appreciated the performance of Murad Saeed very much and announced to made him Federal Minister.

Murad Saeed had won election from National Assembly constituency NA-4 Swat-III by securing 71,600 votes in 2018 General Elections.

According to the Election Commission of Pakistan, Muhammad Saleem Khan of Awami National Party stood second by securing 30,875 votes and Mutahidda Majlis-i-Amal’s Qari Mehmood had managed to grab third position with 17, 542 votes.

Voters turnout was recorded at 39.22pc.