ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday gave a go-ahead to extend the tenure of Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Munir Akram.

In November 2019, Munir Ikram was appointed by Prime Minister Imran Khan on a two-year contract at the United Nations in replacement of Dr Maleeha Lodhi after his return from the 74th session of the UN General Assembly.

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The premier was briefed about the country’s overall performance at the United Nations by the national security and Foreign Office team.

The premier decided to extend Akram’s contract, a retired foreign services officer, for another two years.

Munir Akram has previously served as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations between 2002 to 2008.