Jason Gillespie will remain in charge of Pakistan's men's Test side, the nation's governing body of cricket has reiterated, after ending the Kamilaroi former Australian quick's tenure as white ball coach just weeks after he took on the role.

On Monday, the Pakistan Cricket Board moved to pour water over rumours Gillespie's red-ball coaching appointment would end in favour of 1992 World Cup winner Aaqib Javed.

Within hours, Aaqib was announced as "interim (limited overs) head coach of the Pakistan men's cricket team until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025".

Gillespie had taken on the job for the side's current tour of Australia in late October to cover for former South African international Gary Kirsten's departure six months into the role.

As coach he delivered Pakistan their first ODI series win in Australia for more than 20 years when they strolled to victory in game three in Perth last weekend.

In a complex arrangement, Aaqib "will continue to serve as a senior member of the men's National Selection Committee", the Pakistan Creicket Board (PCB) confirmed in the appointment announcement - a responsibility Gillespie was recently stripped of.

It means Aaqib, whilst taking ODI and T20I reigns, will have a say in the Test sides Gillespie oversees.

In a candid interview with ABC Grandstand earlier this month, Gillespie described the previous weeks, including his now short-lived appointment as cross-format coach, as a "pretty turbulent" period.

"What I've learned is you've really got to - in Pakistan cricket, just go with the flow because things change very, very quickly," Gillespie said.

"You know, I'm the sort of person who likes to swing for a goal, but, but I'm learning that I need to float with the tide, so to speak."

PCB said processes will begin to find a permanent replacement for Aaqib.

"Red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie had coached the side during the recent tour of Australia, who will now rejoin the side for the upcoming two-Test series in South Africa," PCB added.