Masood Khan
Masood Khan مسعود خان | |
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 Khan at the UN inNew Yorkon Jan 30, 2015. | |
| President of Azad Kashmir | |
| In office 25 August 2016 – 25 August 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Raja Farooq Haider Abdul Qayyum Khan Niazi |
| Preceded by | Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan |
| Succeeded by | Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry |
| Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations | |
| In office 11 October 2012 – 7 February 2015 | |
| President | Asif Ali Zardari Mamnoon Hussain |
| Prime Minister | Raja Pervaiz Ashraf Nawaz Sharif |
| Preceded by | Hussain Haroon |
| Succeeded by | Maleeha Lodhi |
| Pakistani Ambassador to China | |
| In office September 2008 – September 2012 | |
| Appointed by | Yousaf Raza Gillani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rawalakot,Poonch District, Azad Kashmir |
Masood Khan(Urdu:مسعود خان) is a Pakistani-Kashmiri diplomat who is currently serving asPakistan's Ambassador to the United States.[1]Khan also served as the 27thPresident of Azad Kashmir.[2]Khan joined theForeign Service of Pakistanin 1980. From August 2003 to March 2005, he served as the Spokesperson of theMinistry of Foreign Affairs,Pakistan’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and International Organisations in Geneva, Switzerland, from 2005 to 2008, Pakistan's Ambassador toChinabetween September 2008 and September 2012 and as Pakistan'sPermanent Representative to the United Nations,New York, between October 11, 2012 and February 7, 2015.[3][4]
He served as the Director General ofInstitute of Strategic Studies Islamabadbetween February 2015 and August 4, 2016.[5]
Early life and diplomatic career
[edit]Khan was born inRawalakot,Poonch Districtof Azad Kashmir toSudhanfamily. When he was in his twenties, he worked as a TV newscaster in English.[6]
Khan holds a master's degree in English and joined theForeign Service of Pakistanin 1980.[3]His foreign assignments include: Third Secretary inBeijing(1984–1986),[3]Second Secretary and First Secretary atThe Hague(1986–1989)[3]and Counselor at United NationsNew York(1993–1997) and Political Counselor inWashington, D.C.(1997–2002).[3][5]
His assignments at theMinistry of Foreign Affairsinclude: section officer for Europe, Iran and South Asian countries (1980–1982), director forEconomic Cooperation Organization,Overseas Pakistanis and International Conferences (1990–1991), director for Secretary General's office (1991–1992), director-general for East Asia and Pacific (2002–2003), director-general for United Nations andOrganisation of the Islamic Conference(2003–2004) and spokesman forPakistan Foreign Office(2003–2005). Masood Khan retired as a career diplomat in 2015.
Ambassadorial career
[edit]Masood Khan was appointed as Pakistan's permanent representative toUnited Nations Office at Genevain March 2005.[3]During this time, he stayed as chairman for many forums includingInternational Organization for MigrationCouncil,Group of 77at Geneva, Government Group ofInternational Labour Organization(ILO), Conference on Disarmament andOrganisation of the Islamic Conferenceat Geneva. He also served as the President for the Sixth Review Conference of the Biological Toxins and Weapons Convention.[7]
In September 2008, Masood Khan was appointed as Pakistan's Ambassador toPeople's Republic of ChinareplacingSalman Bashirwho proceeded asForeign SecretaryatMinistry of Foreign Affairs.
In October 2012, he was appointed as Pakistan'sPermanent Representative to the United Nations,New York.[6]
In 2022, Khan started serving asPakistan's Ambassador to the United States.[8]
Political views
[edit]Support for Kashmiri separatism
[edit]Masood Khan has shown support forKashmiri separatism,including callingBurhan Wani,an influential slainIslamistmilitant, a "hero."[9]
Writings
[edit]Masood Khan's publications include the article "BalancingGeo-economicswithGeo-politics"as part of Pakistan's first National Securoty Policy release, where he calls for regional economic integration as well potential peace with India.[9]
References
[edit]- ^"Masood Khan to be appointed as Pakistan's ambassador to US".Daily Times.4 November 2021.Retrieved4 November2021.
- ^Naqash, Tariq (16 August 2016)."PML-N's Masood Khan elected AJK president".Dawn (newspaper).Retrieved13 November2018.
- ^abcdefMasood Khan Pakistan envoy to ChinaThe Nation (newspaper), Published 13 September 2008, Retrieved 13 November 2018
- ^He had also served as the President of the UN General Assembly during his tenure as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN."Meet the man who will save the internet"The Register,14 November 2005, Retrieved 13 November 2018
- ^ab"PM picks ex-diplomat for AJK president slot".The Express Tribune (newspaper). 4 August 2016.Retrieved13 November2018.
- ^abMasood Khan elected as President of AJKThe Nation (newspaper), Published 16 August 2016, Retrieved 13 November 2018
- ^"Interview With Amb. Masood Khan of Pakistan President-Designate of the Sixth Biological Weapons Convention Review Conference | Arms Control Association".www.armscontrol.org.Retrieved3 February2022.
- ^"US issues agrément for Masood Khan to take charge as Pakistani envoy in Washington".Geo News.5 February 2022.
- ^abSubramanian, Nirupama (1 February 2022)."Explained: Who is Masood Khan, Pakistan's ambassador-designate to the United States?".The Indian Express.Retrieved4 April2024.
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