--- title: "Tahir Andrabi departs as Foreign Office spokesperson; Sajjad Haider Khan takes over" description: "Most outlets led with the transition of the Foreign Office spokesperson role from Tahir Andrabi to Sajjad Haider Khan, noting Andrabi’s new assignment at the United Nations in Geneva. Some also highlighted Khan’s background, such as his origin from Gilgit-Baltistan and his current role as Director General for South Asia & SAARC. The Nation and Business Recorder mentioned his extensive diplomatic experience and expertise in South Asia, while Aaj News and Daily Pakistan described the handover as formal." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/6092-tahir-andrabi-hands-over-foreign-office-spokesperson-charge site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Tahir Andrabi departs as Foreign Office spokesperson; Sajjad Haider Khan takes over pakistan · latest filing 3 Sep 2026, 7:10 AM PKT · 2–3 Sep 2026 · 9 articles from 9 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 9 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the transition of the Foreign Office spokesperson role from Tahir Andrabi to Sajjad Haider Khan, noting Andrabi’s new assignment at the United Nations in Geneva. Some also highlighted Khan’s background, such as his origin from Gilgit-Baltistan and his current role as Director General for South Asia & SAARC. The Nation and Business Recorder mentioned his extensive diplomatic experience and expertise in South Asia, while Aaj News and Daily Pakistan described the handover as formal. ## Same story from 9 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **The Nation** — [Sajjad Haider Khan assumes charge as new Foreign Office Spokesperson](https://www.nation.com.pk/03-Sep-2026/sajjad-haider-khan-assumes-charge-new-foreign-office-spokesperson) · 3 Sep 2026, 7:10 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD - Career diplomat Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan assumed charge as the new spokesperson of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, bringing extensive diplomatic experience and South Asia expertise to the key public-facing position. - **Business Recorder** — [Ambassador Sajjad assumes charge as spokesperson for MoFA](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437646/ambassador-sajjad-assumes-charge-as-spokesperson-for-mofa) · 3 Sep 2026, 5:24 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan assumed charge as the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. He is concurrently as Director General (South Asia & SAARC). He joined the Foreign Service of Pakistan in February 2000 and holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of the Punjab, Lahore. During his career, he has served in several key positions at... - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan appoints GB’s Sajjad Haider Khan as new Foreign Office spokesperson](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-appoints-gbs-sajjad-haider-khan-as-new-foreign-office-spokesperson) · 2 Sep 2026, 11:25 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Gilgit-Baltistan’s Sajjad Haider Khan has been appointed Pakistan’s new Foreign Office spokesperson, replacing Tahir Andrabi. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Sajjad Haider Khan takes Charge as Foreign Office spox as Andrabi heads to Geneva](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/02-Sep-2026/sajjad-haider-khan-takes-charge-as-foreign-office-spox-as-andrabi-heads-to-geneva) · 2 Sep 2026, 10:21 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD — Sajjad Haider Khan replaced Tahir Hussain Andrabi as Foreign Office’s new spokesperson. The transition was formally announced during Andrabi’s final press briefing, where the outgoing spokesperson introduced Khan to journalists and handed over the responsibilities of one of Pakistan’s most closely watched diplomatic posts. Sajjad Khan brings vast diplomatic career to the position […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [Sajjad Haider Khan replaces Tahir Andrabi as Foreign Office Spokesperson](https://pakobserver.net/sajjad-haider-khan-replaces-tahir-andrabi-as-foreign-office-spokesperson/) · 2 Sep 2026, 9:49 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Seasoned diplomat Sajjad Haider Khan formally assumes charge as new spokesperson of Pakistan’s Foreign Office, replacing Tahir Hussain… - **Abb Takk News** — [Sajjad Haider Khan appointed as new Foreign Office spokesperson](https://abbtakk.tv/sajjad-haider-khan-appointed-as-new-foreign-office-spokesperson/) · 2 Sep 2026, 8:49 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Sajjad Haider Khan has officially taken over as the Foreign Office’s new spokesperson, succeeding Tahir Hussain Andrabi. Hailing from Gilgit-Baltistan, Khan currently serves as the Director General for South Asia and the official spokesperson for the Foreign Office. With extensive diplomatic experience, Khan has served in Pakistan’s missions in... - **24 News HD** — [Sajjad Haider takes charge as Foreign Office spokesperson](https://www.24newshd.tv/02-Sep-2026/sajjad-haider-takes-charge-foreign-office-spokesperson) · 2 Sep 2026, 7:00 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Sajjad Haider Khan has officially assumed charge as the new Foreign Office spokesperson, replacing Tahir Hussain Andrabi, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Tahir Andrabi hands over Foreign Office spokesperson charge to Sajjad Haider Khan](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330470553/tahir-andrabi-hands-over-foreign-office-spokesperson-charge-to-sajjad-haider-khan) · 2 Sep 2026, 6:07 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi on Wednesday formally handed over charge to Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan ahead of taking up his new assignment as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva. At his final weekly press briefing, Andrabi thanked journalists for their support during his tenure and reflected on the professional relationships and friendsh... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Tahir Andrabi bids farewell as FO spox; Sajjad Haider Khan assumes charge](https://www.app.com.pk/national/tahir-andrabi-bids-farewell-as-fo-spox-sajjad-haider-khan-assumes-charge/) · 2 Sep 2026, 3:22 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): Marking his final appearance as Foreign Office spokesperson before assuming his new assignment as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Tahir Andrabi on Wednesday formally handed over charge to Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan. At his final weekly press briefing, Andrabi expressed deep gratitude for the support received during... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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