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Almost without exception, Iraqi interlocutors want the United Nations to assume greater responsibilities and a greater visibility in Iraq
U.N.: Most Iraqis seek a greater U.N. role Apr 11, 2005
The tragic human dimension of the current situation in Iraq was brought home to all of us today, with almost 50 people losing their lives in yet another bombing
U.N.: Iraq violence aimed at ballot preps Sep 14, 2004
It's particularly disappointing to read these allegations at a time when Pakistani soldiers are sacrificing their lives and President Musharraf had risked his personal safety in the fight against al-Qaeda, Taliban and other extremist elements
Pakistan stressses loss against al-Qaida Jun 23, 2004
Holbrooke's rough outside demeanor hid a genuine compassion for South Asia
U.S. urged to replace Holbrooke quickly Dec 29, 2010
While it may be that Mr. Holbrooke can never truly be replaced, the need for a new mediator to deal with the tensions in Afghanistan and Pakistan is most pressing
U.S. urged to replace Holbrooke quickly Dec 29, 2010
Ashraf Jehangir Qazi a Pakistani career diplomat (born 1942) in the United Nations. On September 4, 2007, the UN's Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appointed Ashraf Qazi as his new Special Representative in Sudan. His main task will be the supervision of the UN's peacekeeping force in Sudan's Southern region.
Between 2004 and 2007 he was the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in charge of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq. His predecessor, Sérgio Vieira de Mello, was killed in the Canal Hotel bombing on August 19, 2003.
Between 2002 and 2004 Qazi was Pakistan's ambassador to the United States.. Before that he was Pakistan's High Commissioner to India (since 1997), ambassador to China (1994-97), to Russia (1991-94), to then-East Germany (1990-91) and Syria (1986-88). While at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad, he served as Director of East Asia (1975-1978), Director-General for Policy Planning and Afghanistan (1982-1986) and Additional Foreign Secretary for Policy Planning, Afghanistan, Soviet Union and Eastern Europe (1988-1990).