Correct Answer:
B. Asim Iftikhar
Explanation:
The correct answer is Asim Iftikhar because he was officially appointed as Pakistan's permanent representative to the UN in New York.
- Step 1 (Diplomatic Update): Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, a seasoned diplomat, was selected to take over the crucial United Nations desk.
- Step 2 (The Role): He succeeded veteran diplomat Munir Akram, who held the post for a long tenure representing Pakistan's foreign policy interests at the global body.
- Incorrect Options:
- Munir Akram is incorrect because he is the predecessor who previously held the office.
- Maleeha Lodhi and Sardar Masood Khan are incorrect as they served in senior diplomatic roles during earlier tenures.