Web desk: Senior analyst Hassan Ayub has said on Monday that, according to government sources, the Federal Finance Minister and his economic team will continue in their positions.
He added that any discussions or speculations about changes in this regard are purely rumours and have no connection to reality.
حکومتی ذرائع کے مطابق وفاقی وزیرِ خزانہ اور ان کی معاشی ٹیم کو برقرار رکھا جائے گا، لہٰذا اس ضمن میں ہونے والی تمام گفتگو محض قیاس آرائیاں ہیں جن کا حقیقت سے کوئی تعلق نہیں۔
— Hassan Ayub Khan (@HassanAyub82) January 5, 2026
Hassan Ayub wrote in his tweet on the social media platform X that government sources have confirmed that there is no intention of any change in the Federal Finance Minister and his economic team.
He clarified that all the talk on this matter is baseless and based on rumours.
Mehtab Haider
Before this, senior analyst Mehtab Haider said on The Pakistan Connect reported that highly placed sources have told that Finance Minister Mohammed Aurangzeb will not be replaced.
It is confirmed that he will continue to perform his duties and functions.
However, at the Prime Minister’s level, plans are under consideration to strengthen the National Economic Council (NEC).
However, at the Prime Minister’s level, plans are under consideration to strengthen the National Economic Council (NEC).
Currently, the NEC, which is the highest economic decision-making body, meets only once or twice a year. It is usually to approve the annual budget and macroeconomic plan.
There has been speculation, with some renowned journalists claiming that Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb might be replaced. However, senior journalist Mehtab Haider sets the record straight in this video.#pakistanconnect pic.twitter.com/O69QVfyPZw
— Pakistan Connect (@Pak_Connect) January 3, 2026
