Former Finance Minister Sartaj Aziz passes away

Former Federal Minister for finance and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Sartaj Aziz has passed away.

He held senior positions at the Ministry of Finance and the Planning Commission, shaping economic policies that steered Pakistan through crucial eras.

President Dr Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and Information Minister Murtaza Solangi, in their separate messages, have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of former finance minister.

The President extended condolences to his family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

In his message, the Prime Minister said Sartaj Aziz was an extremely intelligent and seasoned politician. He said the late Sartaj Aziz was an active worker of the Pakistan Movement and a significant asset to the nation. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said the services of the late Sartaj Aziz for Pakistan will always be remembered.

In his message, the Information Minister said Sartaj Aziz was a political stalwart and an economist, who played a crucial role in t
he progress of Pakistan. Murtaza Solangi said Sartaj Aziz’s services for the resolution of the country’s economic issues are unforgettable.

Source: Radio Pakistan