_{The federal government has approved the appointment of Dr. Syrus Sajjad Qazi as the new Foreign Secretary of the country, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel.}

_{He will take charge after the retirement of the incumbent foreign secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan who is retiring on August 16.  The Establishment Division on Friday issued a notification in this regard.}

_{Dr. Syrus Sajjad Qazi is presently performing against the seat of Foreign Affairs Special Secretary.} 

_{Dr Syrus Qazi is an outstanding diplomat, who has vast experience of diplomacy in all departments. He is holding multiple charges in the Foreign Office as special secretary. He had served the country as an envoy to various countries including Turkey.}