According to the notification issued, the Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has approved the appointment of Fayaz-ul-Hassan Chohan.

"Chief Minister has been pleased to appoint Mr. Fayaz-ul-Hassan Chohan, Minister for Prisons, Punjab, as Official Spokesperson for the Government of Punjab till further orders," read the notification.

"Chohan will continue to hold his ministry along with this new charge for now. Further necessary action may be taken accordingly," the notification added.

Chauhan has been appointed a week after the resignation of Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan.

Last year Chohan in November had been replaced by Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan.

The spokespersons have been appointed by the Punjab govt to help streamline the information dissemination process, defend its stance, and notify the public of its policies.