Agha Siraj Durrani to become Home Minister Sindh – APP (File Photo)

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party’ core committee on Friday approved the decision to appoint PPP minister Agha Siraj Durrani as the new Home Minister Sindh. The decision was announced after discussions with coalition partners took place, DawnNews reported.

Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah was given the responsibility to discuss the details of the decision with coalition partners.

PPP sources confirmed that President Asif Ali Zardari also gave his approval for the nomination of Durrani.

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