Prime Minister Imran Khan has called Petroleum Minister Omar Ayub Khan to talk to him.
Islamabad (Pakistan Point News – 18th April, 2019) After Asad Umar announced to step down as Finance Minister on Thursday, the government is considering various options to replace him.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has called Petroleum Minister Omar Ayub Khan to talk to him.
Earlier, Shaukat Tarin, whose name was surfacing to be appointed as finance adviser, refused to take the offer.
Former caretaker finance minister Salman Shah, former finance minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, former State Bank of Pakistan governor Ishrat Hussain and economist Hafeez Pasha are among other prominent Names being considered for the position of finance adviser.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has removed Asad Umar as Finance Minister in cabinet reshuffle.
Asad Umar made the announcement on Twitter.
Asad Umar said that the prime minister wanted him to take the portfolio of Energy Minister instead of Finance.
However, he refused to take any cabinet position.
"As part of a cabinet reshuffle PM desired that I take the energy minister portfolio instead of finance. However, I have obtained his consent to not take any cabinet position. I strongly believe @ImranKhanPTI is the best hope for Pakistan and inshallah will make a naya pakistan," he wrote.
