ISLAMABAD, 9 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Asim Iftikhar has been appointed as Pakistan’s new Foreign Secretary, replacing Amina Baloch, whose tenure is set to conclude later this month. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved Iftikhar’s appointment, according to official sources. Iftikhar is currently serving as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York and is expected to return to Islamabad to assume charge as Foreign Secretary after completing his current diplomatic assignment. A senior career diplomat, Iftikhar has held several key positions during his diplomatic career. His appointment comes as the Foreign Office prepares for a change at the top following the completion of Amina Baloch’s tenure in the third week of September.