Pakistan, June 29 -- The swearing-in ceremony of Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister-designate Amjad Hussain has been postponed due to scheduling issues, with a new date expected to be announced soon, according to sources.

The oath-taking ceremony was originally scheduled to take place on July 1 in Gilgit-Baltistan and was expected to be attended by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. However, the event has been deferred because of Bilawal's unavoidable engagements.

Sources said consultations are continuing regarding the formation of the new Gilgit-Baltistan cabinet, which is expected to remain relatively small. The cabinet is likely to consist of 12 ministers and two special assistants and will reportedly be forme...