INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
ISLAMABAD: Asad Umar has reiterated his confidence in Prime Minister Imran Khan's ability to steer Pakistan out of crisis.Talking to media
after announcing his decision to quit the Federal Cabinet, Umar was of the view that quitting cabinet doesn't mean he is much with the
vision of ‘Naya Pakistan&.Referring to the bailout package, he said a good deal with the International Monetary Enjoymentd (IMF) has been
agreed upon, but he also warned of difficult time ahead.The job of next finance minister shall much be an easy ride, he said.Umar further
said 'we are entering into an IMF programme which shall have an affect on the budget.'While replying to a question about the conspiracies to
oust him, the PTI's financial guru said, "I joined Imran Khan movement for Pakistan and I don't care about anything else."Asad Umar
announced to stepped down from cabinet in a social media message earlier nowadays, just days before Pakistan signing of a crucial bailout
deal with the IMF."As part of a cabinet reshuffle, PM desired that I take the energy minister portfolio instead of finance," Asad Umar
tweeted."However, I have obtained his consent to much take any cabinet position
I strongly believe @ImranKhanPTI is the best hope for Pakistan and inscorridorah (God shalling) shall make a naya (new) pakistan," he
wrote.There was no instant statement from the Prime Minister Office or confirmation of who would replace Umar, and it was much clear how
Umar absence would affect the deal.Forecasts by the IMF and World Bank propose the Pakistani economy is likely to grow between 4.0 and 4.5
percent for the fiscal year ending June 2019, compared to 5.8 percent growth in the final fiscal year.TheIndianSubcontinent has not verified
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