PTI plans to induct new economic player in Punjab
Adviser to Punjab Chief Minister Akram Chaudhry resigned from his post
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Adviser to Punjab Chief Minister Akram Chaudhry on Tuesday resigned from his post as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) plans to appoint Dr Salman Shah as the Adviser, Dunya News reported.
According to Dunya News, Punjab CM Sardar Usman Buzdar’s adviser Akram Chaudhry had been requested to tender resignation from his post after the number count for CM’s adviser had reached its constitutional limit.
Sources said that following Akram Chaudhry’s resignation, the government is appointing Dr Salman Shah.
Akram Chaudhry has been offered Chairmanship of Punjab Food Authority.
Sources further said that the provincial government was facing difficulties in revenue recovery and budget.
Asad Umar decides to quit federal cabinet
Following a major cabinet reshuffle inApril, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member National Assembly (MNA) Asad Umar had decided to quit as the finance minister of Pakistan. “I convinced the premier to allow me to step down from the cabinet,” he said. “I thank Imran Khan for inviting me to join PTI and to put his trust in me. My support will always be PTI which will make naya (new) Pakistan.
“I have had an amazing journey in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf since April 18, 2012 – the day I joined the party. “I enjoyed a lot of success and faced difficult times as well. I specially thank PTI supporters and social media volunteers for their tremendous support.
“Special gratitude goes to the people of NA-48 and NA-54 for electing me. “The economy of Pakistan – when I took charge – was in the most dangerous condition and we could have fallen into a pitfall if correct and bold decisions had not been made.
“The economic condition improved during my tenure and the figures verify the claim. “Although the new finance minister will assume the office in a relatively better position, still difficult decisions will have to be made.
“The economy is going towards betterment but finance ministry is still the second most difficult job in Pakistan after the premiership. “The people should show patience and support tough decisions. Choices made in haste may drop the economy back into the pitfall.”
The PTI leader took to Twitter and informed that Prime Minister Imran Khan asked him to take the energy minister portfolio instead of finance.
Asad Umar continued that he has decided not to take any cabinet position after the premier’s consent. He said he strongly believes Imran Khan is the best hope for Pakistan.
