The United States has cleared Rizwan Saeed Sheikh as Pakistan’s new ambassador to Washington and he will take charge of his office by month-end.
The US authorities have approved Rizwan Saeed Sheikh’s agrima and Pakistan has received it now.
Who is Rizwan Saeed Sheikh?
Before the new appointment, Sheikh was serving as the additional foreign secretary for the Middle East.
He was also overseeing the Special Investment Facilitation Council cell at the Foreign Office. This role has enabled him to work closely with the military leadership, likely earning their confidence.
Mr Sheikh has over 20 years of experience, primarily in multilateral diplomacy. He previously served at the OIC Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission and as the OIC secretary general’s spokesman.
He has taken part in negotiations at NAM, G-77, and the UN in Geneva.
At the foreign ministry headquarters, he has served at the UN, the US, and the South Asia divisions.
Mr. Sheikh has been a broadcaster and has a diversified experience as a public speaker and panelist on the international forum. He is married with three children.
