[21] The new cabinet was criticized for sidelining some members of the elected coalition, seen in the absence of Ishaq Dar in the financial portfolio and Rana Sanaullah as interior minister, traditional supporters of Nawaz Sharif.

Shehbaz Sharif's position as Prime Minister has also been seen as to maintain strong relations with the military and ensuring its influence in administration.

The military's backing of the new cabinet composition has also been seen as a way to send a message against the political opposition that attempts to undermine the new government will be met with force and push through reforms, such as through the SIFC.

"[41] Pakistan newspaper Dawn, quoting a senior member of the cabinet officially stated that the PM had “regretted he would be unable to chair the ECC meetings due to his hectic schedule and engagements.”[43] On 28 March the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIGCT) would be constituted, chaired by Khawaja Asif, with Terms of Reference (ToR) that the committee may authorize, recommend approval, and constitute a negotiation committee for a G2G or commercial agreement with a foreign state, as well as approve price-discovery mechanisms, submit recommendations for existing regulatory compliance.

[58] Rana Sanaullah was appointed adviser to the prime minister on 30 April, approved by President Asif Ali Zardari.

[29] On 25 March 2024 Shehbaz Sharif reconstituted the eight-member Council of Common Interests (CCI) as chairman after a notification was issued.

The Prime Minister inducted Khawaja Asif (Defense), Amir Muqam (SAFRON), and Ishaq Dar (Foreign Affairs) into the Council.

[68] Abdullah Niazi an editor at Profit claimed that Muhammad Aurangzeb's role in the Cabinet was being undermined by Ishaq Dar, further remarking that the inclusion of Khwaja Asif and Engineer Amir Muqam might indicate Shehbaz Sharif's focus on giving party loyalists greater influence.

[70] In the previous Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government under Shehbaz Sharif the finance minister was not included in the CCI.

[73][74] On 10 June the NEC approved CPEC proposals and investment projects related to the then upcoming federal budget,[75] and was submitted a five-year plan.

[76] The Pakistani leader of opposition, Omar Ayub and his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf have accused Shehbaz Sharif of corruption, and his formation of a government ministry as rigged and fraudulent.

[79][80][78] A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Spokesperson rejected the cabinet as fake and unconstitutional, claiming it to be based on a stolen mandate.

Further claiming the inclusion of people like Mohsin Naqvi in the federal cabinet proved the unconstitutional role of the caretaker government and Election Commission.

[82] Awais Leghari was accused of corruption in land dealings during his tenure as chairman of the South Punjab Forest Company in 2018, but was acquitted in 2023, with his lawyer claiming a lack of evidence.

[91] On December 23, 2019 Ahsan Iqbal was arrested by NAB related to alleged corruption in Narowal Sports City (NSC) Project.

[92] In 2022 the Islamabad High Court (IHC) exonerated Ahsan Iqbal from his corruption charges, with the IHC chief justice claiming that the NAB case was an example of political engineering, amongst other claims of faulty evidence as well as arguing that Ahsan Iqbal had acted within his authority as Minister for Planning.

[93] Rana Tanvir Hussain would be arrested on April 17, 2002 and fined Rs6.9 million for acquiring assets disproportionate to his legitimate income.

[100] Following his the suspension of his arrest warrant, Ishaq Dar returned by Nur Khan Airbase, Rawalpindi after a five year exile.

[102] Two days following his Senatorial oath taking, an accountability court reversed its order, declaring Dar to no longer be a proclaimed offender.

[105] Later in October 2023 cleared of all charges, NAB Prosecutor Afzal Qureshi stated the Bureau no longer wanted to pursue the case and claimed "there was no proof" of corruption.

[106] Shehbaz Sharif has been accused of money laundering, receiving backing from the military,[107][108] granting them formal economic powers,[109] running a "hybrid pro-max" regime,[110] and his victory following a controversial election.