Qazi Khalilullah replaces Tasnim Aslam as new FO spokesperson

Sources say Aslam, who is also additional secretary UN, stepped down due to 'burden of dual responsibility'

ISLAMABAD: Additional Secretary Qazi Khalilullah has been appointed new Foreign Office spokesperson, replacing Tasnim Aslam, officials said on Wednesday.

Khalilullah, who is currently looking after the Middle East desk at the foreign ministry, will replace Tasnim Aslam who has been serving as FO spokesperson since December 2013.

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Aslam is also the additional secretary United Nations, and sources close to her said she herself stood down from the post due to the “burden of dual responsibility.”

The formal announcement for the appointment of her successor will soon be made.