Newly-elected Gilgit-Baltistan cabinet takes oath

Last updated on: 02 December,2020 02:04 pm

The oath was administered by Governor Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon at the Governor House

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The newly-elected cabinet of Gilgit-Baltistan on Wednesday has taken oath today (Wednesday).

According to details, the oath was administered by Governor Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon at the Governor House. Prime Minister Imran Khan was also present on the occasion.  

The ceremony was held with limited guests while strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) were also followed to avoid the spread of coronavirus. 

Earlier on December 1, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Khalid Khurshid had taken oath as Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister during a ceremony.

The oath was administered by Governor Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon at the Governor House.

Khalid Khurshid was elected as Gilgit-Baltistan CM on Monday night after grabbing 22 votes. He won the seat from GBLA-13 constituency in General Elections that were held on November 15.