Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations

The Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations (Urdu: اقوام متحدہ میں پاکستان کا مستقل مندوب) is Pakistan's diplomatic representative to the United Nations (UN). The permanent Representative (UN ambassador) is the head of Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations in New York, there is another Pakistan Mission based at the UNO office in Geneva, Switzerland.

Ambassador of Pakistan to the United Nations
Incumbent
Munir Akram
since 30 November 2019
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
StyleHis Excellency Ambassador
ResidenceManhattan, New York City
NominatorPrime Minister of Pakistan
AppointerPresident of Pakistan
Term length3 years
Inaugural holderPatras Bokhari
Formation30 September 1947 (1947-09-30)
DeputyMohammad Aamir Khan Deputy Permanent Representative
WebsitePakistan Mission – UN

The mission is usually headed by a career foreign service officer, but has historically been led by an eminent personalities from business, media, law and other areas and are usually political appointees. The current holder of the position is Munir Akram, prominent previous holders include Dr. Maleeha Lodhi, Masood Khan and Muhammad Zafarullah Khan.

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