Hamza Shehbaz, the former Punjab Chief Minister, has taken charge of his office at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad [1].
This transition marks a significant shift in the administrative structure of the Prime Minister's Office. The move places a former provincial leader into a central role within the national government, signaling a reorganization of political power in the capital.
Reports indicate that Shehbaz arrived at the PM House on July 25, 2026 [1]. The news was documented at 10:45 p.m. on that date [1]. While he has physically taken charge of the office, party sources said his formal duties are scheduled to begin on the following Monday [1].
According to party sources, the appointment is part of a broader political transition [1]. The shift follows his appointment to the Prime Minister's Office, moving him from his previous leadership role in Punjab to the federal level in Islamabad.
Officials have not yet released a detailed itinerary of his first week of official duties. The transition occurs as the government manages ongoing administrative changes within the Prime Minister's House, a hub of executive decision-making for the country.
Shehbaz's arrival at the office is the final step in the formalization of his new role. The process ensures that the administrative machinery is in place before his official duties commence next week [1].
“Hamza Shehbaz has taken charge of his office at the Prime Minister House”
The movement of Hamza Shehbaz from a provincial leadership position to the Prime Minister's Office suggests a strategic consolidation of power. By integrating a former chief minister into the federal executive branch, the administration may be seeking to bridge the gap between provincial governance and national policy implementation.
