Ishaq Dar takes oath as Finance Minister.

On Tuesday, Miftah Ismail tendered his formal resignation as the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, paving the way for Dar to take over.

In his resignation letter dated September 27, Miftah wrote: 'I wish to resign from the position of minister of finance and revenue with immediate effect. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve my country in your [Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's] administration, which was an honor and a privilege.'

After reaching Pakistan on Monday along with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after an exile of more than five years, Ishaq Dar took oath as a senator on Tuesday.

Rupee bounces back against US dollar as Ishaq Dar makes his return

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