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pakistan Updated 11–13 Sep 2026

Ali Asad Gilani appointed as Pakistan's new ambassador to China

HarZaviya summary · from 2 outlets

Most outlets reported the appointment of Ali Asad Gilani as Pakistan’s new ambassador to China, with the Daily Times emphasizing the official announcement by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The Business Recorder focused on Gilani’s subsequent meeting with the DPM/FM, noting the minister’s congratulations. Both excerpts highlight the diplomatic transition but differ in framing the sequence and emphasis of events.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 2 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

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7 articles · 6 outlets

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Ali Asad Gilani appointed as Pakistan's new ambassador to China

2 outlets
  1. Ambassador appointed to China meets DPM

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to China, Ambassador Ali Asad Gilani, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Saturday. The DPM/FM congratulated Ambassador-designate Gilani on his appointment and underscored the special importance Pakistan attaches to its time-tested relationship with China. He emphasised the importance of furt...

  2. Daily Times 79% identical

    Ali Asad Gilani named Pakistan envoy to China

    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, said […]

Fri

Ali Asad Gilani appointed as Pakistan’s new ambassador to China

5 outlets
HarZaviya summary · from 5 outlets

Most outlets reported the appointment of Ali Asad Gilani as Pakistan’s new ambassador to China, noting that he will succeed Khalil Hashmi and that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the decision. Several also mentioned Dar’s confidence that Gilani will advance the Pakistan-China All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. The framing and structure of the quotes varied slightly, but the core information remained consistent across the excerpts.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 5 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

  1. Ali Asad Gilani named Ambassador to China

    ISLAMABAD: 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, said that after completing his tenure, Khalil Hashmi would join th...

  2. The Nation 97% identical

    Ali Asad Gilani named as Pakistan Ambassador to China: DPM Dar

    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.

  3. Pakistan Observer 88% identical

    Ali Asad Gilani appointed Pakistan’s new ambassador to China

    ISLAMABAD – Ali Asad Gilani has been appointed as Pakistan’s next ambassador to China, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister…

  4. Ali Asad Gilani named as Pakistan Ambassador to China: DPM Dar

    DPM Dar expressed confidence that Gilani, as Pakistan's new ambassador to China would further advance the Pakistan-China All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and build on the important work undertaken by his predecessors.

  5. The Express Tribune 81% identical

    Ali Asad Gilani to succeed Khalil Hashmi as Pakistan’s Ambassador to China: Dar

    Says Gilani will further advance the Pakistan-China all-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership

7 articles from 6 outlets over 2 developments, 11 Sep–13 Sep 2026. Headlines and links belong to their outlets — HarZaviya links out and never copies article text. What does % identical mean?