According to constitutional practice, the President administers the oath to the Prime Minister.
However, President Barrister Sultan Mahmood is reportedly unable to attend the ceremony in Muzaffarabad due to illness. Sources said the President has formally excused himself from participating.
In his absence, Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar will administer the oath, as he holds the constitutional authority to do so. Arrangements for the ceremony have been finalised, and the process of forming the new cabinet will begin immediately afterwards.