Akram, who has previously served at the same post from 2002 to 2008, would be stationed at the UN's New York headquarters. He specialises in multilateral diplomacy with considerable experience over the years at the UN's New York and Geneva chapters.
Akram studied at Karachi University and graduated with a Masters degree in Political Science and Bachelors in Law. He has ably defended and protected Pakistan's vital interests and continues to play a leading role on other important issues on the UN's regular and reform agenda.