Govt mulls over three names for Punjab governor

KARACHI: The government is considering three names including People's Party stalwart Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan for the office of governor Punjab after assassination of Salman Taseer, sources said. 

President Asif Ali Zardari has immediately summoned the Federal Minister of Law Babar Awan in Karachi. According to sources, PPP has agreed over the new governor of Punjab.

President Zardari has summoned Babar Awan for final consultations over the matter. 

According to party circles, the law minister has been most suitable for the top slot in Punjab.