China announces new ambassador to Pakistan
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China has nominated Jiang Zaidong as the new ambassador to Pakistan after six months, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.
As per the official sources, Jiang Zaidong will assume the charge soon. He is a senior official at China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and an experienced diplomat.
The post of a permanent Chinese ambassador to Pakistan was vacant since the return of former ambassador Nong Rong to China.
Ms Pang Chunxue, Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, has been performing her duties as an acting ambassador.
Pakistan’s ambassador-designate to China, Khalil Hashmi, will also take up his duties in Beijing in September next.
Reporter: Mohsin-ul-Mulk