LONDON: PML-N leader Ishaq Dar will assume charge as Finance Minister and current Finance Minister Miftah Ismail will continue to remain part of government, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PML-N decided during an important meeting here. Both Sharifs met here for over four hours at Shehbaz’s flat. Dar was also in attendance. A source privy to contents of meeting told  that it has been decided that Dar will assume charge as Finance Minister on Tuesday.

Source said that Nawaz had not been happy with economic policies of Miftah and had called for a change in direction of economic policies.

Nawaz, according to source, is worried that rise in prices of commodities had directly affected ordinary people which has impacted support base of PML-N. Earlier, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah confirmed that Dar will return to Pakistan next week.

Dar, himself had told  that he will take oath as a Senator immediately after his return. Former Finance Minister said that he would perform whatever duty is assigned to him by Nawaz and Shehbaz.

Meeting decided that next general elections will be held on time and no pressure from PTI will be tolerated.

Meanwhile, Miftah Ismail tendered his resignation as Finance Minister to PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in line with party's decision.

Decision was made during a meeting of PML-N leaders in London, including Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others. During session, several issues related to country were discussed in detail. While accepting his resignation, Nawaz Sharif praised Miftah's efforts and way he carried out his duties at a time when country was facing an economic crisis.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 26 2022

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