Hafeez Sheikh tests positive for coronavirus
Former finance minister Dr Hafeez Shaikh has tested positive for coronavirus.
The news was confirmed by newly appointed Finance Minister Hammad Azhar on Twitter Tuesday afternoon.
Just found out that Dr Hafeez Sh has tested positive for Covid-19. I pray for his swift recovery and good health. Ameen.
— Hammad Azhar (@Hammad_Azhar) March 30, 2021
Azhar said he prays for the swift recovery and good health of Sheikh.
Govt removes Hafeez Shaikh, appoints Hammad Azhar as new finance minister
A day earlier, the federal government decided to replace Shaikh as the finance minister with Azhar.
There was reportedly some resentment among government ministers on matters of taxation and bill-granting autonomy to the State Bank of Pakistan.
The prime minister had reportedly conveyed to Shaikh to step down from his role.
Azhar, reacting to his appointment, had said: “I am honoured to be entrusted with the additional charge of Finance by the Prime Minister.”
