Embassy of Pakistan, Baghdad

Embassy of Pakistan, Baghdad سفارت خانہ پاکستان، بغداد
LocationBaghdad, Iraq
AddressAl-Mansoor (House No. 14, Street No. 7, Mohallah No. 609), Baghdad, Iraq
Coordinates33°19′40.03″N 44°23′46.72″E / 33.3277861°N 44.3963111°E / 33.3277861; 44.3963111
AmbassadorMuhammad Zeeshan Ahmad
Jurisdiction Iraq
WebsiteOfficial website

The Embassy of Pakistan in Baghdad is the diplomatic mission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of Iraq. It is located in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, and serves as Pakistan's principal diplomatic mission in the country.[1]

The embassy represents Pakistan's political, economic, cultural and consular interests in Iraq. It provides diplomatic and consular services, including passport renewal, visa facilitation, document attestation, NADRA services, and assistance to Pakistani nationals residing in or visiting Iraq. The embassy also coordinates with Iraqi authorities on matters relating to bilateral cooperation and the welfare of the Pakistani community in Iraq.[2][3]

History

Pakistan and Iraq established diplomatic relations in the early 1950s. Iraq opened its embassy in Pakistan in 1952, while Pakistan established its diplomatic mission in Baghdad shortly afterwards.[4] Agha Muhammad Mustafa became Pakistan's first ambassador to Iraq on 24 November 1953.[5][6]

Since its establishment, the embassy has played a central role in the development of Iraq–Pakistan relations, facilitating cooperation in diplomacy, trade, defence, education and culture. The mission has continued to operate during periods of political and security challenges in Iraq while maintaining diplomatic engagement between the two countries. The embassy is headed by the Ambassador of Pakistan to Iraq. It also comprises a Deputy Head of Mission, Defence Attaché, Community Welfare Attaché and diplomatic officers responsible for political, economic, commercial and consular affairs.[7]

The embassy also assists Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq to visit religious sites in Najaf and Karbala.[8] Every year, it facilitates the travel of thousands of Pakistani pilgrims and establishes temporary consular camps during the observances of Ashura and Arbaeen to provide emergency and consular assistance.[9]

Bilateral relations were briefly strained following the 1973 raid on the Iraqi embassy in Islamabad, during which Pakistani authorities seized weapons that they alleged were intended for Baloch insurgents. Despite the diplomatic dispute, Pakistan and Iraq later restored normal diplomatic relations and continued maintaining their respective embassies.[10]

It has also organised events commemorating Pakistan's national day, Kashmir Solidarity Day, Youm-e-Istehsal, and cultural activities aimed at strengthening people-to-people ties.[11][12][13]

Ambassadors

Ambassador Term
Agha Muhammad Mustafa 1953–1954
Shoaib Qureshi 1955–1958
M. A. Khattak 1960–1961
Sajjad Hyder 1961–1965
Syed Mohammad Hassan 1966–1967
Mohammad Masood 1968–1970
A. F. M. Abdul Fateh 1970–1971
Hakim M. Ahson 1971–1972
Mian Muhammad Salimullah 1972–1973
Muizuddin Ahmed 1973–1978
Salimuzzaman 1979–1984
Khalid Mahmood 1984–1987
Tariq M. Mir 1988–1991
Mustafa Kamal Kazi 1992–1996
Karamatullah Khan Ghori 1996–1999
Shah M. Jamal 2011–2014
Mohammad Iftikhar Anjum 2014–2016
Sajid Bilal 2018–2020
Ahmed Amjad Ali 2021–2023
Muhammad Zeeshan Ahmad 2023–present

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Team". mofa.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 20 February 2026. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Embassyofpakistan.com | Our Team of Pakistani embassy in Iraq". embassyofpakistan.com. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. "Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development". ophrd.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 8 October 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  4. ↑ Industry (Pakistan), Chamber of Commerce & (1999). Trade Journal. Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
  5. ↑ Affairs, Pakistan Ministry of Foreign (2006). Pakistan Treaty Series: 1954-60. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan. ISBN 978-969-9050-00-8.
  6. ↑ Press, C. Q. (10 May 2013). Worldwide Government Directory with Intergovernmental Organizations 2013. CQ Press. ISBN 978-1-4522-9937-2.
  7. ↑ "Embassy of Pakistan in Baghdad, Iraq". Embassy WorldWide. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  8. ↑ Report, Dawn (1 September 2024). "664 Pakistani pilgrims stranded in Iraq return". Dawn. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Pakistan Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq". embassies.net. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  10. ↑ Newspaper, From the (11 February 2023). "From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1973: Fifty Years Ago: Iraqi arms haul". Dawn. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  11. ↑ "Meeting of the Ambassador Hamid Abbas Lafta with the new Ambassador of Pakistan to Baghdad". mofa.gov.iq. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  12. ↑ "Pakistan, Iraq sign deal to promote tourism, people-to-people exchanges". Arab News PK. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  13. ↑ "Pakistani Embassies in Rome, Baghdad mark Defence day". Radio Pakistan. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
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