From Cricket Field to Politics? Shahid Afridi’s Potential Ministerial Role

From Cricket Field to Politics? Shahid Afridi's Potential Ministerial Role

Shahid Afridi, the former captain of Pakistan’s cricket team, is reportedly in line for a significant role as a federal minister in the interim government leading up to the upcoming general elections.

Sources suggest that Afridi’s name is being considered for a crucial portfolio within the caretaker setup, as reported by Dunya News.

The appointment comes as Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar assumes the position of caretaker Prime Minister, following the conclusion of the National Assembly’s term on August 14.

Taking his oath of office on Independence Day, Kakar, a 52-year-old Senator hailing from Balochistan, is entrusted with the responsibility of guiding the nation through the electoral process.

This move highlights the potential incorporation of Afridi’s well-known public figure status into the political landscape during this transitional phase.