Female legislators to get slot in KP cabinet.

PESHAWAR -- Chief Minister Mehmood Khan led government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that had made major reshuffling in the provincial cabinet in the first week of January and also expanded it , is likely to further increase the size of the cabinet this time with the inclusion of female legislators including those from the merged tribal areas as well. 'Some three women members are likely to be included in the provincial cabinet and that will also include a female MPA from the merged areas (formerly FATA)'. Sources said adding the decision to this effect was made in the recently held cabinet meeting. The decision to induct women law makers either in the capacity of minister and advisor may be made in the days to come, yet , as the sources put, they may be given portfolios relating to women affairs to ensure the women empowerment.

'A female legislator from the...