Former finance minister Sartaj Aziz passed away at the age of 95, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal confirmed on Tuesday.
“Mr Sartaj Aziz has passed away. He was a veteran of Pakistan movement & great asset for the nation. He will be missed very much. His services for the nation will always be remembered. I had honour of working with him very closely and will never forget his affection and guidance. May Allah Bless his soul and Grant patience to the family Ameen,” the ex-federal minister wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Born in February 1929 in Nowshera, Aziz was a veteran politician from Nawaz Sharif-led party. He had served on key goevernmental posts in his long political career, including the minister for finance and economic affairs.
He also remained a senator from 1985 to 1999, and was elected as advisor on national security and foreign affairs in 2013 general elections.