A. Zahid Nasr UllahKhan
B. Mr Sajid Bilal
C. Shahbaz M. Malik
D. None of these
Explanation:
Ambassador Shahbaz M. Malik is the current Ambassador of Pakistan to the Republic of Cuba. He assumed charge on 6 December 2022. A senior officer of the Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP), he joined the service in 2002. Before his appointment to Cuba, he served as Deputy High Commissioner in Ottawa (Canada) from 2019 to 2022. He has also served in Pakistan’s diplomatic missions in Kenya, South Korea, and Uzbekistan. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he worked in the Protocol Division, as Director (Central Asia), and as Director of the Foreign Services Academy. As Ambassador in Havana, he is responsible for strengthening Pakistan–Cuba relations, particularly in healthcare, education, biotechnology, trade, and cultural cooperation.
Important Key Points
- Current Ambassador: Shahbaz M. Malik
- Country: Republic of Cuba
- Embassy Location: Havana
- Assumed Office: 6 December 2022
- Service: Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP)
- Joined FSP: 2002
- Previous Posting: Deputy High Commissioner, Ottawa (Canada)
- Other Foreign Assignments: Kenya, South Korea, Uzbekistan
- Main Responsibilities:
- Strengthening Pakistan–Cuba bilateral relations
- Promoting healthcare and biotechnology cooperation
- Expanding educational and cultural exchanges
- Promoting trade and investment
- Providing consular services
- Exam Relevance: Pakistan Current Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Diplomacy, CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC.
Related Questions
1. Who is the current Ambassador of Pakistan to Cuba?
Answer: Shahbaz M. Malik.
2. Who served as Pakistan’s Ambassador to Cuba in older exam books?
Answer: Sahibzada Ahmed Khan.
3. Where is Pakistan’s Embassy in Cuba located?
Answer: Havana.
4. Which service does Ambassador Shahbaz M. Malik belong to?
Answer: Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP).
5. What are the main responsibilities of Pakistan’s Ambassador to Cuba?
Answer: To strengthen bilateral relations, promote healthcare, education, trade, biotechnology cooperation, and provide consular services.