ISLAMABAD: Additional Foreign Secretary Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan has been appointed as the new Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This announcement marks a significant change in the leadership of the Foreign Office’s communications arm.
According to Radio Pakistan, Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan succeeds Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, who will now serve as Pakistan’s Ambassador to France. The transition comes as part of routine diplomatic appointments and reshuffling within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Khan brings with him extensive experience from his previous roles within the ministry, which are expected to enhance the effectiveness of the Foreign Office’s public relations and communication strategies.
Ambassador Baloch’s new appointment in France signifies Pakistan’s continued efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations with key international partners. Her tenure as the Foreign Office spokesperson was marked by critical diplomatic communications and various international engagements. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed confidence in both ambassadors’ abilities to further Pakistan’s foreign policy objectives in their respective new roles.