KARACHI: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan on Saturday administered oath to nine provincial ministers – part of the new cabinet of Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah – at the Governor’s House. Former home minister Suhail Anwar Siyal has been inducted into the new Sindh cabinet, but as the agriculture minister. The new Sindh CM was also present when the nine ministers took oath as members of the Sindh cabinet. The new ministers are Makhdoom Jamiluz Zaman, Nisar Khuhro, Suhail Anwar Sial, Jam Khan Shoro, Mukesh Chawla, Shamim Mumtaz, Jam Mehtab Dahar, Dr Sikandar Mandhro and Sardar Shah. The new Sindh cabinet, which houses nine ministers, four advisers and four special assistants, will run the affairs of the Sindh government after successful election of the chief minister. Nisar Khuhro will take care of the Ministry of Food and Parliamentarian Affairs, Jamiluz Zaman will head the Revenue and Relief Ministry, Jam Mehtab Dahar will head the Education Ministry and Dr Sikandar Mandhro will head the Health Ministry. Moreover, Sardar Shah has been given a chance to run the affairs of the Culture and Tourism Ministry, while former home minister Suhail Anwar Siyal will now be in charge of the Agriculture Ministry. Jam Khan Shoro will continue to serve as the minister for local government, and Mukesh Chawla will head the Ministry of Excise and Taxation. Last but not least, Shamim Mumtaz will head the Social Welfare Ministry, Daily Times has learnt. Among the advisers, Maula Bux Chandio will retain his position as adviser on information, while Asghar Junejo will the adviser to the CM on mines and mineral. Saeed Ghani will be the adviser on labour and human resource, while Murtaza Wahab will be the adviser on law and anti-corruption. As for the special assistants, Dr Khatu Mal Jeewan has been given the portfolio of Minorities Affairs; Irum Khalid, Women Development; Ghulam Shah Jilani, Auqaf, Zakat and Religious Affairs; and Dr Sikandar Shoro, Information Technology. Meanwhile, Murad Ali Shah said that the issue of the special powers to Rangers in Sindh would be resolved in a couple of days. Talking to the media at the Mazar-e-Qauid, where he came along with his cabinet members to offer fateha, he hoped that the issue of Rangers powers would be settled soon. After the oath-taking ceremony, the members of the cabinet called on Dr Ishratul Ebad. The governor reminded them of the problems confronting Sindh, and added that they would have to work very hard to overcome these problems. Murad Ali Shah also met the governor and apprised him of the priorities of the new cabinet. The governor hoped that the cabinet would take every step for the betterment of the people. He was optimistic that under the leadership of Murad Ali Shah, the province would attain rapid development. Meanwhile, Murad Ali Shah had the barriers around the CM’s House removed, following up with his claim that he does not want to give in to the VIP culture. His move on Saturday, the first day since he assumed office, was widely praised by citizens on the social media. “Those who know me, know that I wake up at 8am and reach my office at 9am. Today is Saturday, so (bureaucracy) is safe. From Monday, I will be in office by 9am and those who arrive late will see…,” Shah said. “Alone I can go fast, together we can go far,” he added, demanding support from his fellow lawmakers. Later, presiding over a meeting of secretaries and heads of government departments at the CM’s House, Murad Ali Shah gave his policy line which included good governance, rule of law, merit-based transfer and postings and welfare-oriented policies. In his opening remarks, the chief minister said that the secretaries and heads of departments were his arms and eyes. “You have to implement the government policies and make the successful in terms of completing development projects in time and with best quality,” he said, adding that he would not compromise on lethargy. The chief minister said that his top most priority was ‘right man for right job’ – this means there would be merit in each and everything. “You are most experienced bureaucrats; I know most of you for the last eight years, ever since I have joined politics. Most of you have worked with me and I know you are the best officers; therefore, I am expecting your helping hand in reduction of poverty and unemployment, providing best education and healthcare services.”