ISLAMABAD – The religious affairs minister has advised against appointingthe Ahmedi minority economist Atif Mian in the Economic Advisory Council ofPakistan.
He revealed that Prime Minister Imran Khan had called him for consultationregarding renowned economist Dr Atif Mian’s appointment to the government’sEconomic Advisory Council.
“I told him what reaction there would be,” he said.
He said he had told the prime minsiter that “whoever had been declared anon-Muslim will remain a non-Muslim; however, the state has to fulfill itsresponsibilities to grant minorities their due rights, as is incumbent uponit.
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“Atif Mian’s appointment was based on his expertise in economic affairsrather than his religious beliefs,” he said, while at the same timerevealing that “upon indication [of his faith] the notice of hisappointment was retracted”.
