Draft:Asim Iftikhar Ahmad
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Asim Iftikhar Ahmad | |
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| Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations | |
| Assumed office March 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Munir Akram |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 27, 1966 Lahore, Pakistan |
| Spouse | Asma |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of the Punjab University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad (born 27 November 1966) is a Pakistani diplomat currently serving as the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations since March 2025. He previously served as Ambassador to Thailand, France, and Monaco, and has held senior roles within Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Early life and education
[edit]Asim Iftikhar Ahmad was born in Lahore, Pakistan. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a gold medal from the University of the Punjab in 1988, and later received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, also with a gold medal, from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore in 1991.
Career
[edit]Ahmad joined the Foreign Service of Pakistan in 1993. He has served in various diplomatic capacities including:
- Second Secretary and Counsellor at the Embassy of Pakistan in Niamey, Niger (1997–2000)
- Counsellor and Minister at Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York City (2003–2009, 2012–2014)
- Deputy Chef de Cabinet to the President of the UN General Assembly (2009–2010)
- Director General for United Nations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2014–2017)
- Ambassador to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UN ESCAP (2017–2021)
- Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Additional Secretary for Asia-Pacific & UN/Economic Diplomacy (2021–2022)
- Ambassador to France and Monaco, and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO (2022–2024)
In March 2025, he was appointed as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
Representation
[edit]Ahmad has represented Pakistan at major multilateral forums including:
- United Nations General Assembly (multiple sessions from 2003 to 2024)
- OIC Summit (2008)
- African Union Summits (2005–2011)
- Non-Aligned Movement Ministerials
- COP‑21 (Paris, 2015)
- ASEM and ASEAN meetings
Personal life
[edit]Ahmad is married to Asma and they have three daughters. He speaks English, French, and Urdu fluently. His interests include golf, tennis, snooker, and cricket.
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