Asim Iftikhar named Pakistan’s new foreign secretary
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has announced Asim Iftikhar Ahmad as Pakistan’s next foreign secretary. Ahmad currently serves as Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations. Dar made the announcement on Wednesday through a post on X. He expressed confidence in Ahmad’s ability to lead the Foreign Office. Dar said Ahmad would […]
Pakistan has appointed a new foreign secretary, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad. He is currently Pakistan's permanent representative to the United Nations. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the appointment on Wednesday through a post on X.
Ishaq Dar expressed confidence in Ahmad's ability to lead the Foreign Office. Ahmad will succeed Amna Baloch, who has been serving as Pakistan's 33rd foreign secretary since September. According to Dar, Baloch will assume charge as Pakistan's ambassador to Türkiye after her retirement.
The appointments were approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Dar commended Baloch for her dedicated service and leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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