Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to appoint Syed Haider Shah as Pakistan’s new Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), according to the information provided. Shah is expected to take over the key diplomatic position from Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, who has assumed the role of Foreign Secretary of Pakistan.
The proposed appointment comes as Pakistan prepares for a change in its diplomatic representation at the United Nations. The permanent representative plays an important role in presenting Pakistan’s position on international matters and engaging with member states on issues of mutual interest.
Syed Haider Shah is currently serving as Pakistan’s ambassador to the Netherlands. His expected move to the UN reflects a transition from his current diplomatic assignment to a significant multilateral role representing Pakistan on the international stage.
Shah is reported to have extensive experience in diplomacy and international affairs. His professional background is expected to be relevant to Pakistan’s engagement with the United Nations, where diplomatic dialogue, international cooperation, and negotiations remain central to the work of member states.
He is expected to assume the responsibilities of Pakistan’s permanent representative soon. However, the formal notification confirming the appointment is still awaited from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
As Pakistan’s representative at the UN, Shah would be expected to participate in diplomatic discussions and communicate the country’s official position on a range of regional and global issues. The role also involves maintaining relations with other member states and supporting Pakistan’s diplomatic priorities.
