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'''Masood Khan''' ({{Lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|مسعود خان}}}}) has been nominated as the [[Pakistanis|Pakistani]] ambassador to [[United States|United States.]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-04|title=Masood Khan to be appointed as Pakistan’s ambassador to US|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/837345/masood-khan-to-be-appointed-pakistans-ambassador-to-us/|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Daily Times|language=en-US}}</ref>Khan also served as the 27th [[President of Azad Kashmir]].<ref name=Dawn>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1277929/pml-ns-masood-khan-elected-ajk-president|title=PML-N's Masood Khan elected AJK president|last=Naqash|first=Tariq|publisher=Dawn (newspaper)|date=2016-08-16|access-date=13 November 2018}}</ref> Khan joined the [[Foreign Service of Pakistan]] in 1980 and went on to serve in various diplomatic positions. From August 2003 to March 2005, he served as the Spokesperson of the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Pakistan)|Ministry 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 to [[People's Republic of China|China]] between September 2008 and September 2012 and as Pakistan's [[Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations|Permanent Representative to the United Nations]], New York, between October 11, 2012 and February 7, 2015.<ref name=TheNation>[https://nation.com.pk/13-Sep-2008/masood-khan-pakistan-envoy-to-china Masood Khan Pakistan envoy to China] The Nation (newspaper), Published 13 September 2008, Retrieved 13 November 2018</ref><ref>He had also served as the President of the UN UN Security Council during his tenure as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN.[https://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/11/14/masood_khan_wsis/ "Meet the man who will save the internet"] ''The Register'', 14 November 2005, Retrieved 13 November 2018</ref>
'''Masood Khan''' ({{Lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|مسعود خان}}}}) is a Pakistani-Kashmiri diplomat who is currently serving as [[Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-04|title=Masood Khan to be appointed as Pakistan’s ambassador to US|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/837345/masood-khan-to-be-appointed-pakistans-ambassador-to-us/|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Daily Times|language=en-US}}</ref> Khan also served as the 27th [[President of Azad Kashmir]].<ref name=Dawn>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1277929/pml-ns-masood-khan-elected-ajk-president|title=PML-N's Masood Khan elected AJK president|last=Naqash|first=Tariq|publisher=Dawn (newspaper)|date=2016-08-16|access-date=13 November 2018}}</ref> Khan joined the [[Foreign Service of Pakistan]] in 1980. From August 2003 to March 2005, he served as the Spokesperson of the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Pakistan)|Ministry 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 to [[People's Republic of China|China]] between September 2008 and September 2012 and as Pakistan's [[Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations|Permanent Representative to the United Nations]], New York, between October 11, 2012 and February 7, 2015.<ref name=TheNation>[https://nation.com.pk/13-Sep-2008/masood-khan-pakistan-envoy-to-china Masood Khan Pakistan envoy to China] The Nation (newspaper), Published 13 September 2008, Retrieved 13 November 2018</ref><ref>He had also served as the President of the UN General Assembly during his tenure as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN.[https://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/11/14/masood_khan_wsis/ "Meet the man who will save the internet"] ''The Register'', 14 November 2005, Retrieved 13 November 2018</ref>


He served as the Director General of [[Institute of Strategic Studies|Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad]] between February 2015 and August 4, 2016.<ref name=Tribune>{{Cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1155477/pm-picks-ex-diplomat-ajk-president-slot/|title=PM picks ex-diplomat for AJK president slot |publisher= The Express Tribune (newspaper)|date=4 August 2016|access-date=13 November 2018}}</ref>
He served as the Director General of [[Institute of Strategic Studies|Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad]] between February 2015 and August 4, 2016.<ref name=Tribune>{{Cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1155477/pm-picks-ex-diplomat-ajk-president-slot/|title=PM picks ex-diplomat for AJK president slot |publisher= The Express Tribune (newspaper)|date=4 August 2016|access-date=13 November 2018}}</ref>


==Early life and diplomatic career==
==Early life and diplomatic career==
Khan was born in [[Rawalakot]], [[Poonch District, Pakistan|Poonch District]] of Azad Kashmir to an elite [[Sudhan]] family, from one of the [[Sadozai (Pashtun tribe)|Sadozai]] [[Pashtuns|Pashtun]] tribe. When he was in his twenties, he worked as a TV newscaster in English.<ref name=TheNation1/>
Khan was born in [[Rawalakot]], [[Poonch District, Pakistan|Poonch District]] of Azad Kashmir to [[Sudhan]] family. When he was in his twenties, he worked as a TV newscaster in English.<ref name=TheNation1/>


Khan holds a master's degree in English and joined the [[Foreign Service of Pakistan]] in 1980.<ref name=TheNation/> His foreign assignments include: Third Secretary in [[Beijing]] (1984–1986),<ref name=TheNation/> Second Secretary and First Secretary at [[The Hague]] (1986–1989)<ref name=TheNation/> and Counselor at United Nations [[New York City|New York]] (1993–1997) and Political Counselor in [[Washington, D.C.]] (1997–2002).<ref name=TheNation/><ref name=Tribune/>
Khan holds a master's degree in English and joined the [[Foreign Service of Pakistan]] in 1980.<ref name=TheNation/> His foreign assignments include: Third Secretary in [[Beijing]] (1984–1986),<ref name=TheNation/> Second Secretary and First Secretary at [[The Hague]] (1986–1989)<ref name=TheNation/> and Counselor at United Nations [[New York City|New York]] (1993–1997) and Political Counselor in [[Washington, D.C.]] (1997–2002).<ref name=TheNation/><ref name=Tribune/>


His assignments at the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Pakistan)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] include: section officer for Europe, Iran and South Asian countries (1980–1982), director for [[Economic 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 and Disarmament [[Organisation of the Islamic Conference]] (2003–2004) and spokesman for [[Pakistan Foreign Office]] (2003–2005). Masood Khan retired as a career diplomat in 2015.<ref name=Tribune/>
His assignments at the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Pakistan)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] include: section officer for Europe, Iran and South Asian countries (1980–1982), director for [[Economic 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 and [[Organisation of the Islamic Conference]] (2003–2004) and spokesman for [[Pakistan Foreign Office]] (2003–2005). Masood Khan retired as a career diplomat in 2015.


==Ambassadorial career==
==Ambassadorial career==
Masood Khan was appointed as Pakistan's permanent representative to [[United Nations Office at Geneva]] in March 2005.<ref name=TheNation/> During this time, he stayed as chairman and president of many forums including [[International Organization for Migration]] Council, [[Group of 77]] at Geneva, Biological Weapons Convention, Committee on Internet Governance at the WSIS Summit, Government Group of [[International Labour Organization]] (ILO), Conference on Disarmament and [[Organisation of the Islamic Conference]] at Geneva.
Masood Khan was appointed as Pakistan's permanent representative to [[United Nations Office at Geneva]] in March 2005.<ref name=TheNation/> During this time, he stayed as chairman for many forums including [[International Organization for Migration]] Council, [[Group of 77]] at Geneva, Government Group of [[International Labour Organization]] (ILO), Conference on Disarmament and [[Organisation of the Islamic Conference]] at Geneva. He also served as the President for the Sixth Review Conference of the Biological Toxins and Weapons Convention.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Interview With Amb. Masood Khan of Pakistan President-Designate of the Sixth Biological Weapons Convention Review Conference {{!}} Arms Control Association|url=https://www.armscontrol.org/interviews/2006-09/interview-amb-masood-khan-pakistan-president-designate-sixth-biological-weapons|access-date=2022-02-03|website=www.armscontrol.org}}</ref>


In September 2008, Masood Khan was appointed as Pakistan's Ambassador to [[People's Republic of China]] replacing [[Salman Bashir]] who proceeded as [[Foreign Secretary of Pakistan|Foreign Secretary]] at [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Pakistan)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]. In October 2012, he was appointed as Pakistan's [[Permanent Representative to the United Nations]], New York, where he represented Pakistan in the Security Council as a non-permanent member and presided over it in January 2013. During that time, he also held the position of Vice President of the UN General Assembly, Vice President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and President of the Executive Board of UNICEF.<ref name=TheNation1>[https://nation.com.pk/16-Aug-2016/masood-khan-elected-as-president-of-ajk Masood Khan elected as President of AJK] The Nation (newspaper), Published 16 August 2016, Retrieved 13 November 2018</ref>
In September 2008, Masood Khan was appointed as Pakistan's Ambassador to [[People's Republic of China]] replacing [[Salman Bashir]] who proceeded as [[Foreign Secretary of Pakistan|Foreign Secretary]] at [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Pakistan)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]].
In October 2012, he was appointed as Pakistan's [[Permanent Representative to the United Nations]], New York.<ref name="TheNation1">[https://nation.com.pk/16-Aug-2016/masood-khan-elected-as-president-of-ajk Masood Khan elected as President of AJK] The Nation (newspaper), Published 16 August 2016, Retrieved 13 November 2018</ref>

In 2022, Khan started serving as [[Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States]].<ref>{{cite news |title=US issues agrément for Masood Khan to take charge as Pakistani envoy in Washington |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/397355-after-much-delay-us-issues-agrment-for-appointment-of-masood-khan-as-pakistani-envoy-in-washington |work=Geo News |date=5 February 2022}}</ref>

== Political views ==

=== Support for Kashmiri separatism ===
Masood Khan has shown support for [[Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir|Kashmiri separatism]], including calling [[Burhan Wani]], an influential slain [[Islamism|Islamist]] militant, a "hero."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Nirupama |date=2022-02-01 |title=Explained: Who is Masood Khan, Pakistan’s ambassador-designate to the United States? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-who-is-masood-khan-pakistans-ambassador-designate-to-the-united-states-7752011/ |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Writings ==
Masood Khan's publications include the article "Balancing [[Geoeconomics|Geo-economics]] with [[Geopolitics|Geo-politics]]" as part of Pakistan's first National Securoty Policy release, where he calls for regional economic integration as well potential peace with India.<ref name=":0" />


==References==
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Masood Khan
مسعود خان
Khan at the UN in New York on Jan 30, 2015.
President of Azad Kashmir
In office
25 August 2016 – 25 August 2021
Prime MinisterRaja Farooq Haider
Abdul Qayyum Khan Niazi
Preceded bySardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan
Succeeded bySultan Mehmood Chaudhry
Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations
In office
11 October 2012 – 7 February 2015
PresidentAsif Ali Zardari
Mamnoon Hussain
Prime MinisterRaja Pervaiz Ashraf
Nawaz Sharif
Preceded byHussain Haroon
Succeeded byMaleeha Lodhi
Pakistani Ambassador to China
In office
September 2008 – September 2012
Appointed byYousaf Raza Gillani
Personal details
BornRawalakot, Poonch District, Azad Kashmir

Masood Khan (Urdu: مسعود خان) is a Pakistani-Kashmiri diplomat who is currently serving as Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States.[1] Khan also served as the 27th President of Azad Kashmir.[2] Khan joined the Foreign Service of Pakistan in 1980. From August 2003 to March 2005, he served as the Spokesperson of the Ministry 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 to China between September 2008 and September 2012 and as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, New York, between October 11, 2012 and February 7, 2015.[3][4]

He served as the Director General of Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad between February 2015 and August 4, 2016.[5]

Early life and diplomatic career[edit]

Khan was born in Rawalakot, Poonch District of Azad Kashmir to Sudhan family. 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 the Foreign Service of Pakistan in 1980.[3] His foreign assignments include: Third Secretary in Beijing (1984–1986),[3] Second Secretary and First Secretary at The Hague (1986–1989)[3] and Counselor at United Nations New York (1993–1997) and Political Counselor in Washington, D.C. (1997–2002).[3][5]

His assignments at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs include: section officer for Europe, Iran and South Asian countries (1980–1982), director for Economic 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 and Organisation of the Islamic Conference (2003–2004) and spokesman for Pakistan 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 to United Nations Office at Geneva in March 2005.[3] During this time, he stayed as chairman for many forums including International Organization for Migration Council, Group of 77 at Geneva, Government Group of International Labour Organization (ILO), Conference on Disarmament and Organisation of the Islamic Conference at 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 to People's Republic of China replacing Salman Bashir who proceeded as Foreign Secretary at Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In October 2012, he was appointed as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, New York.[6]

In 2022, Khan started serving as Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States.[8]

Political views[edit]

Support for Kashmiri separatism[edit]

Masood Khan has shown support for Kashmiri separatism, including calling Burhan Wani, an influential slain Islamist militant, a "hero."[9]

Writings[edit]

Masood Khan's publications include the article "Balancing Geo-economics with Geo-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]

  1. ^ "Masood Khan to be appointed as Pakistan's ambassador to US". Daily Times. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  2. ^ Naqash, Tariq (16 August 2016). "PML-N's Masood Khan elected AJK president". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Masood Khan Pakistan envoy to China The Nation (newspaper), Published 13 September 2008, Retrieved 13 November 2018
  4. ^ 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
  5. ^ a b "PM picks ex-diplomat for AJK president slot". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 4 August 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  6. ^ a b Masood Khan elected as President of AJK The Nation (newspaper), Published 16 August 2016, Retrieved 13 November 2018
  7. ^ "Interview With Amb. Masood Khan of Pakistan President-Designate of the Sixth Biological Weapons Convention Review Conference | Arms Control Association". www.armscontrol.org. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  8. ^ "US issues agrément for Masood Khan to take charge as Pakistani envoy in Washington". Geo News. 5 February 2022.
  9. ^ a b Subramanian, Nirupama (1 February 2022). "Explained: Who is Masood Khan, Pakistan's ambassador-designate to the United States?". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
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