The announcement comes following the issuance of a notification, which bears the stamp of approval from the PM himself.
In keeping with the notification, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will preside over the eight-member CCI as its chairman. The council will embody the 4 chief ministers as members.
In a departure from earlier conventions, the council’s composition sees the inclusion of outstanding federal ministers, together with Overseas Minister Ishaq Dar, Protection Minister Khawaja Asif, and SAFRON Minister Amir Muqam.
Of explicit word is the inclusion of Overseas Minister Dar within the council, marking a historic shift within the council’s composition. For the primary time in its historical past, a overseas minister has been designated as a member, changing the standard function of the finance minister.
The Council of Frequent Pursuits formally got here into existence on March 21, as per the notification. With its formation, the stage is ready for enhanced dialogue, coordination, and decision-making processes geared toward addressing shared challenges and fostering equitable growth throughout all provinces.