Finance Minister, Asad Umar assumed responsibilities of his office here on Monday. The minister soon after his arrival chaired a meeting of the senior officials of the Ministry of Finance. He was given briefing about the overall working of the ministry, its different wings and sub-ordinate offices, said a press release issued here. The minister on the occasion reiterated the government's resolve to take concrete steps for strengthening the country's economy. He called upon the officers to work as a team and contribute their best to that end.-PR