Maleeha Lodhi meets Imran at Banigala

E-Paper | May 01, 2026

Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi met Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman (PTI) Imran Khan at his Banigala residence on Sunday.

The UN representative congratulated the PTI chief on his party's performance in the recent elections.

Apart from Lodhi, the Japanese ambassador, the British envoy and other foreign dignitaries have also visited the PTI chief in recent days.

The envoys of China, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have all called on the PTI chairman since his party emerged as the winner of the July 25 polls.

Earlier, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also telephoned Imran Khan to congratulate him over his party's victory, saying that India was "ready to enter a new era of relations with Pakistan", according to a PTI statement.

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M Ayub

Aug 05, 2018 06:08pm

Maleeha Lodhi must be retained in Foreign service as she has worked selflessly thru out her career.

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Irfan

Aug 05, 2018 06:08pm

Ms. Lodhi should call it a day now. There are capable career diplomats in Pakistan who are trained and can do a better job than her and her likes. Political appointees like Ms. Lodhi destroy institutions. Mr. Imran Khan, sticking to his promises of a new Pakistan should let institutions like the Foreign Office strengthen. #No to Political Appointees

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Kirby

Aug 05, 2018 06:15pm

Nice but what was discussed? Did Kaptan give her a charge? Was it simply a meet and greet meeting? Your news kept me wanting more.

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Raheel

Aug 05, 2018 06:24pm

Mrs Lodhi is an amazing diplomat..a real talent on the world stage

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Aftab Qureishi

Aug 05, 2018 06:28pm

Please PM, we need some actual intelligent people in our diplomatic sector. So far the entire PMLN-PPP cabinets have been total failures. I'm sorry to say, but Ms. Lodhi wasn't a great success either.

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Imran

Aug 05, 2018 06:33pm

When is he taking the oath of office? Let's get this going already.

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Adnan Mazher Khan

Aug 05, 2018 06:37pm

Maliha Lodhi is well respected and learned individual. She can be our new President.

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Taimur

Aug 05, 2018 06:38pm

She is worried about her post. No space for people like you in Niya Pakistan. Look busy do nothing.

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De facto politician

Aug 05, 2018 07:22pm

PPR for UN Dr Maleeha Lodhi is doing wonderful job. I hope the Captain will let her continue.

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Mohsin

Aug 05, 2018 07:29pm

Bani gala has been declared as the defacto office of the prime minister. This should change in the future as prime minister house must be a neutral place rather than belonging to one person and to one party only.

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Khan Pakistani USA

Aug 05, 2018 07:29pm

An attempt to save her position and perks !

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Citizen

Aug 05, 2018 07:34pm

Hope Mr. Imran Khan, although situation is quite difficult, meets all challanges.

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AMA

Aug 05, 2018 08:09pm

Trying her level best to save her job.... You will see very soon, the new Ambassador to US Jahangir Siddiqui will come and visit IK and congratulate him on his victory in the elections. This is how these folks work....

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alvisaleem

Aug 05, 2018 08:21pm

Very knowledgeable don't leave her alone a humble request to Imran Khan

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Aug 05, 2018 08:23pm

Maleeha Lodhi Is an opportunist looking for a job.

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani

Aug 05, 2018 09:16pm

In my view, Maleeha Lodi is a good diplomat, and needs to be more strong on country's foreign policies. This is only possible when a policy is established and correct people are placed in the UN, USA, UK, Russia, China, India and other countries to represent Pakistan's views and policies. I am optimistic, under Imran Khan's leadership, Pakistan's image will be improved for the betterment of the nation!

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Ahsan Gul

Aug 05, 2018 09:21pm

Most intelligent and dynamic Ms Loudhi as permanent UN Pakistan’s person.

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Tahir Raouf

Aug 05, 2018 09:26pm

Just to confirm job

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Joe

Aug 05, 2018 09:40pm

Looks like seeking her extension for the job.

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Fahim Khan

Aug 05, 2018 09:43pm

You must forgot Iran

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Alia Khan

Aug 05, 2018 10:32pm

UN is good for nothing. It should free Kashmir from Indian oppression and Palestine from occupation of Israel. UN failed to stop even warmonger US from destroying the Middle East countries.

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Khaled

Aug 05, 2018 10:47pm

Good, hope he retains her, she is quite an accomplished diplomat.

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An Open Eye

Aug 05, 2018 11:06pm

She should be foreign minister now.

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AbdulRahman

Aug 05, 2018 11:21pm

She has changed a lot! like a grown woman! However, she has a great gesture towards the country's goodwill. Education is always a supreme things in a human being as well as a country's welfavre. Hope that

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Adnan Mazher Khan

Aug 05, 2018 11:37pm

We need more people like Madam Maliha Lodhi. She is an icon of inspiration for women in Pakistan.

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Pappu

Aug 05, 2018 11:48pm

A grand lady!

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Syed Chishti

Aug 05, 2018 11:57pm

Two reasonable people who can workout some internal and external diplomatic issues through diplomatic negotiations.

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baloch

Aug 06, 2018 12:13am

Maleeha is the hero of this country

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Sat

Aug 06, 2018 01:02am

She is not UN representative. She represents Pakistan at the UN. There is a difference.

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Alba

Aug 06, 2018 02:44am

She wants to keep her job.

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Mrs Salma Farooqui Karachi

Aug 06, 2018 02:56am

Honestly speaking Maleeha Lodhi is PMLN strong supporter, as a courtesy her record is not good, no progress had made during her tenure, she respectfully resign.

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Riaz

Aug 06, 2018 03:57am

Best professional people need to be selected for all top posts. Imran I am sure will do this unlike the previous predessors who went for all members of family including wife!

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Ayub

Aug 06, 2018 04:20am

All the Ambassadors appointed by the previous government on political consideration should be removed and replaced by competent and target oriented persons.

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Khan USA

Aug 06, 2018 04:56am

Trying to secure her job of “doing nothing “.

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Changez Khan

Aug 06, 2018 07:03am

Maleeha Lodhi is no longer same as she was used to be. So she must be replaced with more energetic person.

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Vinu jayaraman

Aug 06, 2018 02:59pm

Send her to home

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Sonya

Aug 06, 2018 04:32pm

Munir Akram should by PTI's choice for the UN representative. Get rid of this Mir Shakeel ur Rehman's employee...

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A. Khan

Aug 06, 2018 05:09pm

To replace Maliha Lodhi, a good suggestion would be Mr. Masood Khan, currently President of AJK. He is a very capable diplomat and has decades of experience. Mr. Khan could also make an excellent Foreign Minister.

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M. Siddique

Aug 06, 2018 05:31pm

Dr. Maleeha Lodhi is a talented diplomat and is a great non-partisan asset for Pakistan.

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MONIER

Aug 06, 2018 06:53pm

I am sure she updated him on her work at UN

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imdadali

Aug 06, 2018 07:34pm

gud to meet with PTI chief by maleeha

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javed qamer Washington DC

Aug 06, 2018 08:00pm

Ms. Maleeha Lodhi belongs to the corrupt PPP party. She should be shown the door right away. She has done nothing but occupy a precious seat at the UN. Imran please do not let the corrupt people from the past regimes stay in their seats. Fire them summarily.

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Farah (New York, USA)

Aug 06, 2018 08:12pm

She went there to save her job...that's all. She has no interest in Pakistan and it's people.

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Jalaluddin S. Hussain

Aug 06, 2018 08:54pm

Let Imran Khan, the PM- designate of Pakistan, appoint a capable UN Representative.

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ahmad

Aug 06, 2018 09:41pm

@M Ayub Totally agree.

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Ali Kazmi

Aug 06, 2018 09:45pm

Extremely competent and a certified patriot, hope she is our next foreign minister.

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MUZAFFAR H. QURESHI

Aug 07, 2018 01:38am

@Irfan - A new Pakistan does not mean turning the country upside down.

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Sabir Khan

Aug 07, 2018 02:31am

Sure she is well educated and experience lady but that doesn't mean she is the one and only. If some one can do better job then her then the job should be given by merit to a talented diplomat.

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Pakistani american

Aug 07, 2018 02:40am

IK should use Maleeha, Munir and many other trained diplomats Pakistan has.

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yawar

Aug 07, 2018 03:03am

I assume Ms. Lodhi was not specifically invited but rather she requested to have the meeting. I hope IK selects a good rep to the UN and a good foreign minister. They have to be presentable, impressive, and have a good command of he English language.

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flying star

Aug 07, 2018 04:40am

@Adnan Mazher Khan good idea

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flying star

Aug 07, 2018 04:52am

she is excellent diplomat

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Rahul

Aug 07, 2018 11:49am

why is Maleeha Lodhi a Pakistan's PERMANENT Representative to the United Nations . WHy others are not considered?

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Naweed Rashid

Aug 07, 2018 12:35pm

Probably our new foreign minister

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hyat

Aug 07, 2018 12:36pm

Maliha Lodhi will be next foreign minister. sure

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Babu

Aug 07, 2018 01:14pm

Maleeha looking to impress him to keep her job.

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Babu

Aug 07, 2018 01:15pm

Good if Imran can find some one else as no body listens to her in UN. In her entire she has not even gathered 25 votes in favour of Pakistan.

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Questioner

Aug 08, 2018 01:28am

One of Pakistan's most seasoned diplomats, with the articulation and personality to boot. She will continue to be of invaluable service.

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Zak

Aug 08, 2018 11:58am

Keep at the UN.She has done an awesome job.

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Zak

Aug 08, 2018 11:59am

@Irfan So what has foreign service officials done so far. Have not really heard any of their contributions anywhere.

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Zulfi

Aug 08, 2018 06:04pm

From her gesture, she seems to be bowled over by Mr Khan!

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Shehzada Rana

Aug 09, 2018 12:15am

Maleeha lodhi exposed double faced india in the UN.

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