Dar, Allana, Aurangzeb Top Contenders for Finance Minister to Lead IMF Talks, Pakistani Economy

Ishaq Dar, current PML-N senator, is a top contender for finance minister if PML-N forms government.

Sultan Ali Allana, chairman of HBL board, is also in the running given his banking background.

Muhammad Aurangzeb, CEO of HBL, is another candidate under consideration due to his experience.

Whoever becomes finance minister faces challenges of completing IMF program, negotiating a new IMF deal, and budget approval.

The new finance minister will have to balance IMF demands with needs of Pakistani economy.