Newly-elected Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf formally took charge of the Prime Ministers office on Saturday, DawnNews reported.Raja Pervaiz Ashraf was accorded a warm welcome upon his formal arrival at the Prime Ministers House.
A contingent of the Pakistain army presented Ashraf with a guard of honor salute, afterwhich he was introduced to his staff.
The newly-elected prime minister held consultations with the Pakistain People Party's senior members regarding the ministries of the cabinet members.