Former federal minister for finance Sartaj Aziz passed away on Tuesday at the age of 95.

PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal shared the message on social media.

Former Prime Minister and President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Shahbaz Sharif has expressing deep grief and sorrow over the demise of senior leader and former Federal Minister Sartaj Aziz. 

The PMLN said, "The passing of Sartaj Aziz brings immense sadness and sorrow to our hearts. He was not just a close and trusted companion to Muhammad Nawaz Sharif but remained dedicated to the party, leadership, and ideology throughout his life. 

Shehbaz honored the late PMLN veteran saying, Sartaj Aziz was a true patriot, a sincere and honest Pakistani, and an extremely honorable individual. His entire life was dedicated to public service, and he was a person of great integrity within his own right. 

He rendered exemplary services in the fields of finance and economy, contributing significantly to treasury and economic dimensions. His dedication and honesty were evident in various governance areas, including FATA reforms, economic policies, agricultural strategies, and water policies, Shehbaz said. 

Sartaj Aziz's contributions ushered the nation's economy into new dimensions, providing stability and relief to the people. In the areas entrusted to him, he served the nation with sincerity and hard work. 

Paying tribute to Sartaj Aziz, Shehbaz said he was an institution in himself, and his commitment to national service continued throughout his life. The responsible sectors that he handled witnessed national service driven by sincerity and hard work. 

Sartaj Aziz devoted his entire life to the construction and development of Pakistan. His absence can never be compensated. 

He prayed for the departed soul wishing that may Allah Almighty grant the departed soul the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and give patience to the bereaved family. Amen.

Born in 1929, Mr Aziz had a long career encompassing public office, academia, and the civil service.

He shaped economic strategies that led Pakistan through pivotal periods while holding prominent posts in the Planning Commission and the Ministry of Finance.

Moreover, his experience transcended national boundaries as he held positions as Director of the Food and Agriculture Organization's Commodities and Trade Division and Assistant President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

During his political career, he was named finance minister by PM Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in the 1970s after being elected as a member of the National Assembly.

Later, in the 1990s, he again held the position of Finance Minister under PM Nawaz Sharif.