Explanation

Asim Iftikhar Ahmad is the current permanent representative of Pakistan to United Nations.

He was appointed in April 2025.

He has replaced Munir Akram (Munir completed his term on 31 March 2025)

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Updated & verified on 3 April 2025

Explanation

Ambassador Riffat Masood became Pakistan’s first woman envoy to the Islamic Republic of Iran, after handing over a copy of her credentials to Foreign Minister Javad Zarif in 2018.

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Iran was the first to open its embassy in Pakistan.

Pakistan opened its first embassy in Iran  on 14 August 1947

Iran and Pakistan established relations on 14 August 1947, the day of the independence of Pakistan

Iran became the first country to recognize Pakistan.

Explanation

Ambassador Amna Baloch assumed the charge as Foreign Secretary of Pakistan in Sep 2024

Number: 33rd Foreign Secretary

Predecessor: Syrus Sajjad Qazi

Amna Baloch joined the Foreign Services of Pakistan in 1991