The government has announced a fresh round of ambassadorial appointments across Europe, Africa, and Asia, reassigning several senior diplomats and filling key vacancies.
While announcing the postings, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the appointments build on the momentum of the past two years of active foreign policy engagement and international outreach. He expressed hope that Pakistan’s envoys would carry the mission forward with clarity and wisdom, with a clear emphasis on economic diplomacy.
In Europe, Saadia Altaf Qazi has been moved from Norway to serve as ambassador to Thailand, replacing Rukhsana Afzaal. Asim Ali Khan will take over in Oslo. Salman Sharif, currently serving at the Prime Minister’s Office, has been appointed ambassador to Germany, replacing Saqlain Syeda.
Ahmed Amjad Ali, now consul general in Los Angeles, will head Pakistan’s embassy in Sweden, replacing Bilal Hayee. Tipu Usman has been named high commissioner to the United Kingdom, replacing Dr. Mohammad Faisal.
I am pleased to announce appointments of 19 Ambassadors and Consuls General to represent Pakistan abroad, with the approval of Prime Minister Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif @CMShehbaz.
Building on the momentum of the last two years of robust foreign policy engagement and international…
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) February 11, 2026
At the United Nations in Geneva, Tahir Hussain Andrabi will serve as permanent representative, while Bilal Ahmed has been posted as ambassador to Kenya.
Further appointments include Irfan Ahmed to Tajikistan, Mudassir Tipu to Uzbekistan, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui to Iran, Hasnain Yousaf to Tanzania, Ashar Shahzad to Uganda, and Mohammad Aamir Khan to Nepal. Several new consul general postings were also announced.
