ISLAMABAD – In a surprise move, Pakistan appoints High Commissioner inIndia as the new Foreign Secretary of Pakistan.
Pakistan High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood has been named as thenew foreign secretary.
Speaking to media in Multan, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshiannounced that Mahmood will replace Tehmina Janjua, who is retiring onApril 16 after serving in the position for two years.
“Sohail Mahmood has been appointed foreign secretary after consultationwith the prime minister,” Qureshi said.
Praising Janjua’s work, Qureshi said, that she handled difficult situationsin an excellent manner.
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Janjua is the first woman to become Pakistan’s foreign secretary.
With a vast diplomatic experience under his belt, Mahmood iscurrently Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India. He previously served asPakistan’s ambassador to Turkey. Before that, he served as the ambassadorto Thailand and permanent representative to the UNESCP Bangkok for fouryears till 2013.
