Diplomatic appointments approved by the Prime Minister for the United Arab Emirates and Russia
Pakistan has announced a series of changes in its diplomatic appointments, with Ambassador Faisal Tirmizi being transferred from his position in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Russia, and Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan taking up the new role as Pakistan's ambassador to the UAE.
The changes, endorsed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, see Ambassador Faisal Tirmizi being replaced as Pakistan's envoy in Abu Dhabi by Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan. Meanwhile, Ambassador Tirmizi is set to take up his new position as Pakistan's ambassador to Russia, following the approval of his appointment by the prime minister.
The UAE has been requested to grant consent for Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan's appointment as Pakistan's new ambassador to the UAE, while Russia has been requested to do the same for Ambassador Tirmizi's appointment. Current Pakistan ambassador in Moscow, Khalid Jamali, has been asked to remain in the Russian capital until his successor arrives.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar proposed the changes in the diplomatic appointments, with the announcement being made by highly placed sources to The News/Jang.
In other news, the current Special Secretary Foreign Affairs of Pakistan is Ambassador Amna Baloch. She was confirmed as Foreign Secretary and has met with international envoys such as the Chinese Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs, Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, during July 2025.
Regarding the potential new ambassador to the UAE from Pakistan, no explicit information was found in the search results about a named candidate or appointment as of August 2025. The possibility of appointing a woman diplomat as the new Foreign Office spokesperson has not been ruled out.
The changes in the diplomatic appointments were announced on Friday evening. Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan and Ambassador Faisal Tirmizi will proceed to their designated postings immediately after receiving the consent.
- Pakistan is seeking the UAE's consent for Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan's appointment as the new Pakistani ambassador to the UAE, following his transfer from his previous role in Moscow.
- Ambassador Faisal Tirmizi, who has been moved from the UAE to Russia, is awaiting Russia's approval for his new role as Pakistan's ambassador to Russia.
- The world is watching as Pakistan shapes its policy-and-legislation and politics, with the latest changes in diplomatic appointments indicating a shift in general news for the nation.
