As United States prepares to impose strict limitations on the travel of Pakistani diplomats in two days, the country is all set to appoint a new Washington ambassador.
Both developments come amid increasing tensions between the US and Pakistan, which were once close allies in the ‘war against terrorism.’
Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhary said at a news briefing on Wednesday that the embassy had received the agreement for the new ambassador, Ali Jahangir Siddiqui, on Tuesday, paving the way for his appointment.
He said that instead of the mandatory six weeks, he has only requested for three weeks for winding up his engagements in the US capital.
“I am a civil servant and I obey orders from Islamabad,” said Mr Chaudhary. “I served my country with honour and dignity and I am ready to leave now.” Chaudhary is expected to leave his job on May 29, only two days before an interim government is expected to take charge in Islamabad.
