Riaz Khokhar Biography

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Riaz Khokhar : KEY FACTS

Birthday

Dec 31, 1942

Profession

Diplomat and Former Foreign Secretary

Birth Place

Islamabad, Pakistan

Age

82 Years

Riaz Khokhar is a famous Pakistani Diplomat and Former Foreign Secretary, who was born on Dec 31, 1942 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Find Riaz Khokhar age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Riaz Khokhar’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Riaz Khokhar

Riaz Khokhar, born on December 31, 1942, held prominent diplomatic roles, serving as Pakistan's ambassador to India, the United States, and China. He later assumed the prestigious position of Foreign Secretary of Pakistan at the Foreign Ministry. Riaz Hussain Khokhar served as Pakistan's Foreign Secretary from June 2002 to February 2005. He commenced his career in the Foreign Service of Pakistan on October 10, 1966. In September 2003, Khokhar provided a briefing to a group of Kashmiri leaders regarding the imminent India-Pakistan talks before heading to New Delhi for the discussions with India. Read Riaz Khokhar biography

Riaz Khokhar Passed Away

Riaz Khokar passed away in Islamabad on Tuesday December 26, 2023 at the age of 81 after battling a prolonged illness. The former Foreign Minister’s, Riaz Khokar, family sources indicate that he had been struggling with a heart condition. Riaz Khokar passing away has grabbed media attention. Former bureaucrats and leaders of political parties expressed their condolences over the sad demise of Riaz Khokhar and paid tribute to the departed soul for his professional conduct during his service for the government of Pakistan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

Riaz Khokhar Funeral

Riaz Khokhar funeral prayer will be held at the H-8 graveyard in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), and he will be laid to rest in the same graveyard.