Asim Iftikhar assumes charge as Foreign Secretary, calls on Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD - Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad formally assumed charge as Pakistan's 34th Foreign Secretary yesterday and called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking the beginning of his new responsibilities at the helm of the country's foreign service. During the meeting, Ishaq Dar congratulated Ambassador Ahmad on assuming the prestigious diplomatic assignment and appreciated his valuable contributions to Pakistan's diplomatic efforts during his tenure as the country's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York. The DPM acknowledged Ambassador Ahmad's services in representing Pakistan at the United Nations, where he played a key role in advancing the country's diplomatic engagement on multilateral platforms and articulating its positions on important international issues. Ishaq Dar also wished the newly appointed foreign secretary success in discharging his responsibilities, expressing confidence in his ability to contribute to the effective conduct of Pakistan's foreign policy and the further strengthening of its diplomatic engagements. Ambassador Ahmad's appointment comes at an important time for Pakistan's foreign policy, with the country continuing to engage regional and international partners on a broad range of political, economic and security issues. Punjab launches 65 mobile health units for industrial workers As foreign secretary, he will oversee the Foreign Office's diplomatic machinery and play a central role in coordinating the implementation of Pakistan's foreign policy priorities. His extensive diplomatic experience, particularly his recent assignment at the United Nations in New York, is expected to inform his approach to the challenges and opportunities facing Pakistan's diplomatic service. As the country's senior career diplomat, the foreign secretary serves as a key adviser on foreign policy matters and works closely with the foreign minister and other senior officials to coordinate diplomatic initiatives, strengthen bilateral relations and advance Pakistan's interests in international forums. Ambassador Ahmad's assumption of charge follows his tenure as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, a significant diplomatic assignment involving engagement with member states and international institutions on issues of importance to the country. Four martyred in landmine explosion near LoC in Poonch Tags: asimiftikharassumescharge