F.P. Report
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan met former Finance Minister and PTI stalwart Asad Umar on Tuesday to ponder over the matters related to his return in the federal cabinet.
According to private channel sources, PM Imran offered Asad Umar to re-join the federal cabinet in coming days.
The former finance minister was picked by Imran Khan to improve economic affairs of the country but was told to resign a few weeks back.
In a tweet, Umar said Khan had offered him the portfolio of energy ministry, instead of finance as part of a cabinet reshuffle.
“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 tweeted.
It is worth mentioning here that PM Imran Khan appointed Dr Abul Hafiz Sheikh as Finanve Advisor for the betterment of poor economic situation.
