ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader Miftah Ismail officially stepped down as finance minister by handing over his resignation letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He had verbally tendered his resignation to PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in London following party’s decision. 

Later, he took to Twitter and wrote, I have verbally resigned as finance minister. I will tender a formal resignation upon reaching Pakistan. It’s been an honour to serve twice as finance minister. 

After resigning Miftah thanked Nawaz and said that over last four months, he performed to best of his abilities and remained loyal to his party as well as country.

While accepting his resignation, Nawaz praised Miftah’s efforts and way he carried out his duties at a time when country was facing an economic crisis. PML-N leader Ishaq Dar who arrived in Pakistan after five-year exile in London will be replacing Miftah as finance minister, while Miftah will also remain part of government.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 28 2022

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