Following the recent expansion of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s federal cabinet, three new ministers have taken their oaths at the office of Aiwan-I-sadr (President’s House), Express News reported.

The Oath-toaking ceremony was officiated by acting President Yousaf Raza Gillani Friday. The new ministers sworn in include Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, Shizra Mansab Ali and Armaghan Subhani.

Syed Imran Ahmed Shah has been appointed federal Minister of Poverty Combat and Social Security, while Armaghan Subhani has been awarded the Minister’s State for Planning and Development. Shizra Mansab Ali will serve as prime minister for climate change.

After the ceremony, the official announcements of their appointments were also issued, which brought the total number of members in the federal cabinet to 54.