Asim Iftikhar Ahmad Appointed as New Foreign Secretary of Pakistan
At a glance
- Asim Iftikhar Ahmad named as Pakistan's next Foreign Secretary.
- He is currently Pakistan's permanent representative to the UN.
- He will replace Amna Baloch, who is retiring on September 17.
Story so far
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan's permanent representative to the UN, has been appointed as the country's next Foreign Secretary. The appointment was announced by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He will succeed Amna Baloch, who is set to retire on September 17. Following her retirement, Baloch will assume the role of Pakistan's ambassador to Türkiye.
Latest development
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has announced the appointment of Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad as the new Foreign Secretary of Pakistan. Ahmad currently serves as Pakistan's permanent representative to the United Nations.
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