Reason behind Ijaz Shah's exit from Interior Ministry comes to light
Reason behind Ijaz Shah's exit from Interior Ministry comes to light
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The reason behind Brigadier (retd) Ijaz Shah leaving the Interior Ministry has come to light. The seasoned politician has now been given the portfolio of Federal Minister for Anti-Narcotics.
According to state media, Ijaz Shah had requested to be relieved from the duties of Interior Minister due to falling health and engagements after the death of his brothers.
According to state media, this was told in a statement issued by the Interior Ministry on Friday.
Brigadier (retd) Ijaz Shah took over the critical portfolio of Interior Minister on March 30, 2019. He was initially made part of the Cabinet as Parliamentary Affairs Minister.
It may be recalled that in July 2020, Ijaz Ahmed Shah’s brother Pir Hassan Ahmed passed away and his second brother, Pir Ahmed, died just a month later.
As part of today s reshuffle in the Federal Cabinet, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has been appointed Federal Minister for Interior as the replacement of Ijaz Shah.
Moreover, Azam Khan Swati has been made Federal Minister for Railways while Ijaz Shah will serve as Federal Minister for Narcotics Control.
