Lieutenant General (retd) Muhammad Aamer has been appointed as Pakistan’s new ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Aamer, who previously commanded the Gujranwala Corps, retired from the army 11 months ago.
He is set to replace Syed Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, who has been reassigned as Pakistan’s ambassador to Belgium and the European Union. The Pakistani government has requested approval from the UAE for Aamer’s appointment.
According to The News, citing diplomatic sources, Lt. General Muhammad Aamer brings extensive experience in public relations to his new role. He previously served as Military Secretary to President Asif Ali Zardari during Zardari’s first term.
His career includes significant roles in staff, instructional, and command positions.
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Murad Ashraf Janjua, has been reassigned as Ambassador to Brazil and has begun his new role in Brasilia. Dr. Faisal Aziz Ahmad has been appointed as the new High Commissioner for New Zealand.
Furthermore, Suljuk Mustansar Tarar, currently the Ambassador to the Netherlands, has been named Ambassador to Indonesia, taking over from Ameer Khurram Rathore, who is set to retire soon.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Aamer Shaukat, will be transferred to Egypt, where Ambassador Sajid Iqbal is set to retire later this month.