Muhammad Aurangzeb is a seasoned banker with more than 35 years of diverse experience at leading global banks in Pakistan and overseas. PHOTO: FINANCE MINISTRYThe most-awaited appointment - after the premier - has been announced, and serves as a fresh break from tradition for the PML-N-led government. The country's new finance czar is a career banker, and the internet has something to say about this appointment. Aurangzeb's appointment comes amid a debilitating economic crisis and the need for Pakistan to secure a crucial IMF programme, which will be of utmost priority for the new finance chief. A former Citi banker, Aurangzeb has also served in JP Morgan’s Global Corporate Bank based in Singapore and at ABN AMRO in Amsterdam.

Source: The Express Tribune March 12, 2024 18:27 UTC