Ali Asad Gilani Named As Pakistan Ambassador to China: DPM Dar
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Sep, 2026) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday announced that Ali Asad Gilani has been appointed as Pakistan’s new Ambassador to China, succeeding Khalil Hashmi, who is set to conclude his tenure and return to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs next week.
The deputy prime minister, in a post on X, stated that after completing his tenure, Khalil Hashmi would join the foreign ministry next week, appreciating his significant contribution to further strengthening the close and enduring Pakistan-China friendship.
Announcing the new assignment of Ali Asad Gilani, Deputy Prime Minister Dar expressed confidence that Pakistan’s new ambassador to China would further advance the Pakistan-China All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and build upon the important work undertaken by his predecessors. He also extended his best wishes to both ambassadors for their respective assignments.
