ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan may appoint Pakistan's former federal minister and renowned banker, Shaukat Tareen, as his aide on finance and revenue, Geo News reported citing sources.
Tareen — who has attended the important meetings of PM Imran Khan's finance and economic team — has agreed to take up the role but has asked for "15-20 days'" time to join.
While the development is still in the works, the premier himself would make the final decision on whether the former finance minister would be appointed as a special assistant or adviser.
On the other hand, top government officials contacted Tareen, who said he was "ready to directly work with" them but sought 15-20 days' time to "deal with something he's busy in", the sources added.
One recommendation is that Tareen could work with Hammad Azhar — who was given the portfolio of finance ministry a day earlier in addition to serving as the federal minister for industries and production — on technical and policy matters, the sources added.
It was recommended to have Tareen contest the Senate election as well, the sources added.
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