The government on Saturday announced appointment of Muhammad Haroon Shaukat as its ambassador to Brazil. Presently serving as Consul General in New York since September 18, 2003, Haroon Shaukat has held various diplomatic assignments in Pakistan Missions abroad.
Ankara (1982-1986), Paris (1986-1988), UN New York (1992-1995), Niamey (1995-1996), Riyadh (1996-1999). He also served with United Nations Mission in Sierra Leon (2001-2003), at the Headquarters as Section Officer (1979-1980, 1982), Director (1988-1992) and Director General (1999-2001).