KP cabinet to be sworn in soon after Eid-ul-Azha: Mehmood Khan

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mehmood Khan on Wednesday said his cabinet will be constituted soon after Eid-ul-Azha.

Talking with news persons in Peshawar, he said the government expenses will be cut down through austerity drive and all-out efforts will be made to raise the standard of living of common people.

Mr Khan expressed annoyance over unnecessary protocol given to him and directed the authorities to take necessary measures in this regard.

Meanwhile, talking to a private news channel, the chief minister said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government is fully committed to public welfare works.

He said meetings on Eid-ul-Azha were arranged to review the working of various departments performing duties on the first day of Eid to facilitate the people.

He said directives have been issued regarding protection from Dengue and provision of medicine in the hospitals.

The chief minister said we would make Peshawar a city of flowers, besides ensuring cleanliness in the province.