“Who served as the first Finance Minister of Pakistan?”

"Malik Ghulam Muhammad was Pakistan’s first Finance Minister appointed in 1947 after independence. His role was critical in establishing the country’s economic framework during its formative years. Later he served as Governor-General influencing Pakistan’s early political landscape. His financial policies focused on stabilizing the nascent economy managing limited resources and fostering trade relations. His contributions laid the groundwork for Pakistan’s fiscal policies addressing challenges like post-partition economic disruptions and setting a precedent for financial governance in the newly independent state."