Munir Akram

Background

Akram, Munir was born on December 2, 1945 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Son of Mohammad Akram Shaikh and Mohsina Akram.

Education

Bachelor, Karachi University, 1963. Bachelor of Laws, Karachi University, 1965. Master of Arts, Karachi University, 1966.

Career

With foreign office Pakistan Embassies, Islamabad, Geneva, Tokyo, New York, 1968-1985. Director general Ministry Foreign Affaris, Islamabad, 1985-1988. Ambassador of Pakistan Belgium, Luxembourg and European Community, Brussels, 1988—1992.

Additional foreign secretary, 1992—1995. Ambassador and permanent representative of Pakistan United Nations, Geneva, 1995—2002, ambassador and permanent representative of Pakistan New York, since 2002. Chairman United Nations Committee Non-Government Organization, 1970.

Chairman Special Grp. on “Most Seriously Affected Countries”, by the Oil Crisis, United Nations General Assembly’s Special Session on “Raw Materials and Development”, 1974. Chairman Grp.on Political Issues, International Women’s Conference, Nairobi, 1985. President Conference on Disarmament, 1996.

Chairman Trade Policy Review Body, Geneva, 1997. Member United Nations Secretary General Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters.

Achievements

• Munir Akram has been listed as a noteworthy Diplomat by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Club Chateau St. Anne.

Connections

Married Christine Marie Akram, 1976. Children: Mikhal, Sanam.

Father:

Mohammad Akram Shaikh

Mother:

Mohsina Akram

Spouse:

Christine Marie Akram

child:

Sanam Akram

child:

Mikhal Akram