*ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan’s spokesman on Thursday denied newsof differences between the PM and Finance Minister Asad Umar.*
The PM’s spokesman Iftikhar Durrani categorically denied as “baseless”, thenews published in a section of media that PM Imran has expressedreservations over Finance Minister Asad Umar’s performance.
The news item published on several news websites quoted sources to claimthat PM Imran Khan chaired an informal meeting of some party leaders, wherehe expressed dissatisfaction over the economic policies of Asad Umar andcriticised him for meeting with International Monetary Fund chief “withoutcompleting his homework”.
The PM’s spokesman not only termed the news “baseless” but added that AsadUmar is a senior party leader who is well aware of his responsibilities andthe country’s economic situation.
“The PM has never expressed his displeasure over Asad Umar’s policiesrather Imran Khan fully trusts Asad Umar and his ability to steer thecountry out of financial crisis,” said the PM’s spokeman.
Read Top Stories
It is pertinent to note here that Fiance Minister Asad Umar metInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde onThursday.
During the meeting, financial assistance was requested from the IMF to helpaddress Pakistan’s economic challenges.
The IMF chief later announced that she would send a mission to Pakistan forbailout negotiations amid emphasis on full disclosure of the debt Pakistanhas acquired including from China.
