Islamabad:The TMUC Higher Education Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador Masood Khan as its new president, a visionary leader who embodies the spirit of our institution and is committed to fostering educational excellence.
With decades of experience in diplomacy and advocacy, Ambassador Khan brings an unwavering passion for empowering the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and changemakers. His distinguished career culminated in a significant term as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening strategic bilateral ties. The US State Department, in a rare farewell statement, praised him as a skilled diplomat and advocate, highlighting his dedication to fostering progress through persistent diplomacy. Moreover, He has also served as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador to China and Director General Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad.
Ambassador Khan’s legacy in Foreign Service is marked by his contributions to enhancing Pakistan’s standing in the global arena. His extensive experience includes serving as spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador to China, among other significant roles. In Geneva and New York, he held leadership positions in the areas of arms control, internal governance, migration, international humanitarian law, health biosciences , international peace and security, and sustainable development.
As the 27th President of Azad Kashmir from 2016 to 2021, he remained the Chancellor of AJK University. During his period, he created a meritocratic environment for higher education, with over arching emphasis on quality assurance and market-oriented curricula. He also had teaching of new technologies, generative A.I. robotics, blockchain, introduced at the graduate and post graduate level. His transformative initiatives have not only strengthened bilateral relations but also promoted inclusivity and diversity, leaving a profound impact on communities across the nation.