Najmuddin Shaikh
Najmuddin Shaikh was a distinguished Pakistani diplomat who served as foreign secretary and held ambassadorial positions in several key capitals, including Washington D.C. and Tehran. Born in 1939 in Hyderabad, Sindh, he had a notable career marked by significant contributions to Pakistan's foreign policy during tumultuous global events such as the Cold War and the Afghan conflict. Post-retirement, he remained active in academia and think tanks, mentoring future diplomats and engaging in discussions on international relations. Shaikh passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of thoughtful diplomacy and leadership.
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Najmuddin Shaikh was a former Pakistan foreign secretary whose demise has been mourned in both Pakistan and India.
Remembering Najmuddin Shaikh - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-04-12
Najmuddin Shaikh was a former Pakistan foreign secretary whose demise has been mourned in both Pakistan and India.
Remembering Najmuddin Shaikh - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-12
Najmuddin Shaikh was a soft-spoken diplomat who served in some of the toughest capitals in the world and passed away at his Karachi home.
Najmuddin Shaikh — grace under fire - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-03-29
