Shebaz Sharif's New Cabinet Sworn in Amid Pakistan's Economic Crisis

The new government faces challenges including economic turmoil, power shortages, and security concerns.

Pakistan's newly elected Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif's 19-member cabinet was sworn in on Monday, marking the beginning of his term after parliamentary elections.
Shebaz Sharif, who previously served as Prime Minister from April 2022 to August 2023, aims to tackle Pakistan's economic crisis, power shortages, and security challenges.
The cabinet includes key appointments such as Ishaq Dar as Foreign Minister and Khawaja Mohammad Asif as Defence Minister, with several positions filled by allies from Sharif's coalition.
President Asif Ali Zardari, a main ally of Sharif and whose office is mostly ceremonial, swore in the ministers; his party, however, has no representation in the cabinet.
Amid the cabinet's formation, police detained dozens of supporters of ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan, protesting against alleged rigging in the recent parliamentary elections.