Lieutenant General (retd) Muhammad Aamer has been appointed as Pakistan’s new ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Aamer, who retired from the army 11 months ago after commanding the Gujranwala Corps, is set to replace Syed Faisal Niaz Tirmizi. Tirmizi has been reassigned as Pakistan’s ambassador to Belgium and the European Union. The Pakistani government is awaiting approval from the UAE for Aamer’s appointment.
Lt. General Muhammad Aamer, noted for his extensive public relations experience, previously served as Military Secretary to President Asif Ali Zardari during Zardari’s first term. His career includes significant roles in staff, instructional, and command positions.
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In other diplomatic updates, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Murad Ashraf Janjua, has been reassigned as Ambassador to Brazil, while Dr. Faisal Aziz Ahmad will take over as the new High Commissioner for New Zealand. Additionally, Suljuk Mustansar Tarar, currently the Ambassador to the Netherlands, will become Ambassador to Indonesia, succeeding Ameer Khurram Rathore, who is set to retire. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Aamer Shaukat, will be transferred to Egypt, where Ambassador Sajid Iqbal is retiring later this month.
