The railway minister requested the former finance minister to rejoin the federal cabinet.
Lahore (Pakistan Point News – 7th May, 2019) Efforts continue to bring back former finance minister Asad Umar in the Federal cabinet.
Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed held an important meeting with Asad Umar in this regard. The railway minister requested the former finance minister to rejoin the federal cabinet.
To this, Asad Umar said that he awaits a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Following this, the prime minister has called Asad Umar for a meeting today. Asad Umar will meet Imran Khan at Prime Minister Office today at 4pm.
Former Finance Minister Asad Umar on April 18 announced to quit his portfolio expressing firm commitment to continue working for materializing the dream of prosperous 'Naya Pakistan' under the leadership of Imran Khan.
He announced his resignation during a press conference, soon after his tweet on his social media account on the issue.
He said Prime Minister Imran Khan intended to make some reshuffle in the federal cabinet and the announcement for further changes was expected shortly.
He said amid reshuffle news, he met with the prime minister Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, convinced him on his decision to step down from the cabinet, instead of taking any other portfolio.
He said stepping down from the membership of the cabinet did not mean leaving Imran Khan's vision for a developed and prosperous Pakistan, saying he was always available and would remain so in future.
According to some sources, Imran Khan is even ready to give Asad Umar any ministry of his choice. He has also offered him Petroleum Ministry but Asad Umar is persistent to not take any cabinet position.
