Finance Minister Asad Umar has confirmed that he is officially resigning from his post. The minister tweeted on Thursday to approve the speculations of a cabinet reshuffle.
Umar revealed that PM Imran wanted him to quit the Finance Ministry and take charge as Energy Minister instead.
He, however, did not wish to take work in any other ministry, and would rather not be a part of PM’s cabinet anymore.
“As part of a cabinet reshuffle PM desired that I take the energy minister portfolio instead of finance. However, I have obtained his consent not to take any cabinet position. I strongly believe @ImranKhanPTI is the best hope for Pakistan and inshallah will make a Naya Pakistan,” Umar tweeted.
Names of renowned economist Dr. Salman Shah, Dr. Hafeez Pasha, and former finance minister Shaukat Tareen are under consideration to be appointed as advisor to PM on finance.
He is expected to address a press conference soon.
It is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.