It has been reported from credible sources that Muhammad Aurangzeb is poised to assume the role of the country’s next finance minister. This development coincides with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s preparations to finalize his federal cabinet. Speculation suggests that Ishaq Dar, a former finance minister with close ties to Nawaz Sharif, may not be under consideration due to health issues. However, there is a possibility that he could be offered another significant position, given his past involvement in navigating Pakistan’s challenges with the IMF program during the Pakistan Democratic Movement. Muhammad Aurangzeb, who previously served as the President of HBL bank, emerges as the leading candidate for the finance minister role. With over three decades of experience in international banking, including his tenure as the CEO of JP Morgan’s Global Corporate Bank in Asia, Aurangzeb brings a wealth of expertise to the position.