Who runs Punjab’s government departments? The provincial cabinet under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz — ministers for finance, education, health, agriculture, transport and more. This is the complete, current list of ministers of Punjab, Pakistan, with portfolios.
Quick answer: Punjab’s cabinet under CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif includes Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb and ministers: Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman (Finance), Ashiq Husain Khan (Agriculture), Kazim Ali Pirzada (Irrigation), Rana Sikandar Hayat (School Education), Khawaja Imran Nazir (Primary & Secondary Health), Khawaja Salman Rafique (Specialized Healthcare), Zeeshan Rafiq (Local Government), Bilal Akbar Khan (Transport), Sohaib Ahmad Malik (Communication & Works), Azma Bukhari (Information & Culture), Bilal Yasin (Food), Ramesh Singh Arora (Minorities Affairs), Bilal Yamin (Planning & Development) and Malik Iftikhar Ahmed (Human Rights) — plus two ministers inducted in October 2025.
In this guide
The Full Ministers List
| Minister | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Maryam Nawaz Sharif | Chief Minister |
| Marriyum Aurangzeb | Senior Minister |
| Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman | Finance |
| Ashiq Husain Khan | Agriculture |
| Kazim Ali Pirzada | Irrigation |
| Rana Sikandar Hayat | School Education |
| Khawaja Imran Nazir | Primary & Secondary Health Care |
| Khawaja Salman Rafique | Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education; Emergency Services |
| Zeeshan Rafiq | Local Government & Community Development |
| Bilal Akbar Khan | Transport & Mass Transit |
| Sohaib Ahmad Malik | Communication & Works |
| Azma Bukhari | Information & Culture |
| Bilal Yasin | Food |
| Ramesh Singh Arora | Minorities Affairs |
| Muhammad Bilal Yamin | Planning & Development; Environment; Forestry, Fisheries & Wildlife |
| Malik Iftikhar Ahmed | Human Rights; Parliamentary Affairs |
| Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan | Provincial Minister (Oct 2025) |
| Mansha Ullah Butt | Provincial Minister (Oct 2025) |
Key Portfolios Explained
- Senior Minister (Marriyum Aurangzeb) — the CM’s deputy in the cabinet; a former federal information minister.
- Finance (Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman) — Punjab’s budget, the largest provincial budget in Pakistan.
- Agriculture & Irrigation — the two portfolios that matter most in Pakistan’s breadbasket province.
- Health (split in two) — primary/secondary care and specialized healthcare are separate ministries, reflecting the sector’s scale.
- Minorities Affairs (Ramesh Singh Arora) — notably held by a Sikh MPA on a reserved minority seat.
The October 2025 Expansion
On 13 October 2025, Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan administered the oath to two veteran PML-N figures — former Punjab Assembly Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan (Kasur) and former minister Mansha Ullah Butt (Sialkot) — expanding the cabinet’s regional balance. Both were inducted for long party loyalty.
For the chief minister herself, see our Punjab CM landing guide and Maryam Nawaz profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the ministers of Punjab Pakistan?
The cabinet under CM Maryam Nawaz includes Marriyum Aurangzeb (Senior Minister) and 17+ provincial ministers covering finance, agriculture, education, health, transport, information and more — see the full table above.
Who is the Finance Minister of Punjab?
Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, in office since 6 March 2024.
Who is the Education Minister of Punjab?
Rana Sikandar Hayat holds School Education; health and higher education are split across Khawaja Imran Nazir and Khawaja Salman Rafique.
When was the Punjab cabinet formed?
Sworn in on 6 March 2024, and expanded with two new ministers on 13 October 2025.
