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Pakistan appoints Amna Baloch as its first female ambassador to Türkiye
Pakistan has appointed veteran diplomat Amna Baloch as its first female ambassador to Türkiye.
She has taken up her duties as ambassador-designate in Ankara, Türkiye’s capital.
Baloch brings more than three decades of diplomatic experience, including service as Pakistan’s foreign secretary and postings in several countries.
The appointment is a milestone in Pakistan’s diplomatic history.
It comes as Pakistan and Türkiye seek to deepen their longstanding partnership through political, economic, defense and cultural cooperation.
Pakistan’s leaders praised Baloch’s service and said stronger relations with Türkiye remain important.
Her next task is to carry out the ambassador’s role and support that cooperation.
Pakistan has appointed veteran diplomat Amna Baloch as its first female ambassador to Türkiye.
Baloch has assumed her duties as ambassador-designate.
She previously served as Pakistan’s 33rd foreign secretary and has more than three decades of diplomatic experience.
The appointment comes as Pakistan and Türkiye seek to expand cooperation in political, economic, defense and cultural fields.
Senior Pakistani officials praised Baloch’s service and wished her success in the role.
- Who
- Amna Baloch, a veteran Pakistani diplomat.
- What
- Pakistan appointed her as its first female ambassador to Türkiye.
- When
- The appointment was reported on November 2, 2026; its effective date is not stated.
- Where
- Türkiye, with the assignment based in Ankara.
- Why
- Pakistan and Türkiye are seeking to deepen their longstanding partnership and expand cooperation.
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Baloch joined Pakistan’s Foreign Service.
She served as Pakistan’s high commissioner to Malaysia.
She served as Pakistan’s ambassador to Belgium.
She served as Pakistan’s 33rd foreign secretary.
Daily Sabah reported that Baloch had assumed her duties as ambassador-designate to Türkiye.
- Appointee
- Amna Baloch
- Destination
- Türkiye; assignment in Ankara
- Diplomatic service
- Joined Pakistan’s Foreign Service in 1991
- Previous role
- Pakistan’s 33rd foreign secretary
- High commissioner
- Malaysia, 2019–2023
- Ambassador
- Belgium, 2023–2024