‘Jamsheed Marker always stood as a true Pakistani’

Interim PM Mulk inaugurates hall at Foreign Office named after former ambassador

ISLAMABAD: Late ambassador Jamsheed Marker was remembered on Monday as a seasoned diplomat with globally acknowledged acumen.

This was stated by Caretaker Prime Minister Justice (retired) Nasirul Mulk as he inaugurated a hall at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in his name on Monday.\



Justice (retired) Mulk stated that Marker would always be remembered for his profound role in strengthening relations with other countries and had earned a wide reputation as a suave and skilled envoy who always promoted Pakistan's positive image.

Marker had passed away at his Karachi home recently at the age of 95. The interim premier said that Marker was one of the country's most distinguished diplomats who left deep marks in all areas of diplomacy.

"He is no longer amongst us, but remains a role model for his successors," the Justice (retired) Mulk said as he termed Marker as a legend and an "outstanding diplomat" who always stood as a true Pakistani while presenting the country's case at international fora.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Masood Khan, who was a career diplomat before taking up the hot seat in Muzaffarabad, said that Marker was one of the country's best diplomats who had left behind a legacy of powerful and effective diplomacy.

"He was also a statesman par excellence, who strengthened relations with powerful countries," Masood said.

Whether it was Geneva or turbulent ties with the United States or resolutions in the United Nations Security Council, ambassador Marker served the nation through his powerful diplomatic skills, Masood said.

Foreign Minister Abdullah Haroon recalled Marker as a great diplomat "who lived and died for Pakistan".

He said that ambassador Marker not only loved the country but also acted for the country and added that "we remember a great person from the depth of our hearts".

Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua said Marker practised the ultimate objectives of diplomacy with an art of sophistication and calm approach, even in the midst of strife and discord.



She added that ambassador Marker would be missed by members of Foreign Office.

Marker’s daughter Nilofer Reifler said that her father was a deeply civilized man who appreciated the cultures of all countries.

Dean of Diplomatic Corps Atajan Movlamov said the hard work of Ambassador Jamsheed Marker always strengthened Pakistan's stance in turbulent times.

Minister Roshan Khursheed Bharocha, former advisor and special assistant to the prime minister Sartaj Aziz and Tariq Fatemi, diplomats and family of ambassador Marker attended the event.  

Published in The Express Tribune, July 3^rd, 2018.