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Hina Rabbani takes charge as Pakistan’s new foreign minister

Former Pakistan foreign minister and Member of National Assembly Hina Rabbani Khar, has took charge as State Minister for Foreign Affairs in the cabinet of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Hina was the first female and youngest foreign minister of Pakistan. Belonging to the Pakistan Peoples Party, she served the ministry from February 2011 to March 2013.

Hina Rabbani takes charge as Pakistan's new foreign minister

During her two-year stint, Hina was much talked for his “innovative foreign policy,” with an emphasis on the “regional pivot” plan aimed at boosting relations with neighboring countries like India and Afghanistan. She was also an advocate of reducing dependence on the US, which won her praise from experts.

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