KABUL - The names of at least 20 cabinet ministers who have been considered for the future cabinet of the Government of National Unity, have been revealed amid persistent delays by the government to introduce the nominees.

According to 1TV network, President Ghani and CEO Abdullah have met with almost 30 people and interviewed for the future cabinet.

Based on the list obtained by 1TV, Gen. Sher Mohammad Karimi and Gen. Humayon Fawzi have been nominated for the Minister of Defense position, Salahuddin Rabbani as Foreign Minister, Eng. Arif Sarwari and Fazal Ahmad Manawi for the position of Interior Minister, Ghulam Jilani for the position of Minister of Finance, Sardar Mohammad Rahimi for the position of Trade and Commerce Minister, Qurban Haqjo for the position of Minister of Economy.

Sadat Mansoor Naderi has been nominated for Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, and Najeeba Ayobi has been nominated for the position of Women’s Affairs Minister.

President Ghani and CEO Abdullah have also met with Mahmood Saiqol, Seyar Ahmad Majhoor, Barna Karimi, Faizullah Zaki, Sardar Rahman Oghli, Syed Hussain Alimi Balkhi, Zalmai Younusi and Dr. Feroz and Gul Zia.

However, it is yet not clear to which government positions the above individuals have been nominated.

This comes as the Government of National Unity was expected to announce the cabinet by today. However, the introduction did not take place due to unknown reasons. (KP)