Mohammad Nafees Zakaria assumes responsibilities as the new High Commissioner

Mohammad Nafees Zakaria assumes responsibilities as the new High Commissioner for Pakistan to the United Kingdom

Mohammad Nafees Zakaria arrived in London today and assumed the charge of the office of High Commissioner for Pakistan to the United Kingdom.

Nafees Zakaria’s diplomatic career spans over three decades. Prior to his current assignment, he was serving as the High Commissioner for Pakistan to Malaysia. Besides serving on various diplomatic assignments in Abu Dhabi, Jakarta and Bangkok, Mr Zakaria also served as Deputy High Commissioner in London and Consul General for Pakistan in Toronto.

At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Zakaria served at several positions including Director General (South Asia & SAARC), Director General (Europe), Additional Foreign Secretary and Spokesperson.

The High Commissioner holds degree in B.E. (Electronics) and did Master’s in International Relations.