- Mrs Baloch appointed as Pakistan’s ambassador to France: Ministry
ISLAMABAD: Senior diplomat Shafqat Ali Khan has replaced Mumtaz Zahra Baloch as Pakistan’s Foreign Office Spokesperson as the ministry notified his appointment.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ notification issued on Wednesday, Shafqat Ali Khan has been appointed as the spokesperson for the Foreign Office.
Shafqat, currently serving as Additional Foreign Secretary for Europe, has has previously represented Pakistan as an ambassador to Russia and Poland. He has an extensive diplomatic career.
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, who held the role of Foreign Office spokesperson, has been appointed as Pakistan’s ambassador to France, according to media reports.
Speculations about Shafqat Ali Khan taking over the spokesperson role had been circulating prior to the official announcement. His extensive experience in foreign relations and diplomatic service is expected to bolster Pakistan’s external communication efforts.
