Former foreign secretary Riaz Khokhar has passed away in Islamabad on Tuesday.
His funeral prayers will be offered at the H-8 graveyard in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and he will be buried the same graveyard.
Riaz Hussain Khokhar was born on December 31, 1942. He served as Pakistan’s ambassador to India, the United States and China before leading the top post of Foreign Secretary of Pakistan at the Foreign Ministry.
Former bureacucrats and political parties leaders expressed theri condolences over sad demise of Riaz Khokhar and paid tribute to the departed soul for his profetional conduct during his service for the government of Pakistan at Ministry of Foriegn Affairs (MOFA).
He served as foreign secretary June 2002 to February 2005.Riaz Khokhar joined the Foreign Service of Pakistan on 10 October 1966.
In September 2003, Riaz Khokhar briefed a group of Kashmiri leaders on the upcoming India-Pakistan talks before he left for New Delhi for talks with India.
Very sad to learn that Riaz Khokhar has passed away. He served Pakistan with distinction. Was a strong nationalist, a caring human being and wonderful friend. May Allah rest him in peace.
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) December 26, 2023
Very sorry to hear that Riaz Khokhar has passed away. He was always such a strong advocate of a progressive Pakistan, and fiercely independent. Served as Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary among many other diplomatic posts in tough situations. Was always ready on the phone or in person… pic.twitter.com/y8i3CYHL5g
— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) December 26, 2023
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Amb Riaz Khokhar has passed away. He was a giant of a man- an extraordinary human being with a heart of gold, a professional to the core who cared immensely about Pakistan. He had the sharpest memory and was never afraid of speaking the truth. He is irreplaceable. @Mumtazzb
— Tehmina Janjua (@TehminaJanjua) December 26, 2023
