FO spokesman slams slander campaign against new UN envoy.

ISLAMABAD -- The slander campaign against the appointment of Munir Akram as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations is reprehensible, said Foreign Office spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal on Thursday.

In a weekly briefing, the spokesman was asked to comment on Dr Maleeha Lodhi's removal and allegations against the new envoy.

'Why was Dr Maleeha Lodhi removed as the Permanent Representative to the United Nations despite the prime minister's successful visit that she ably arranged? Why was Mr Munir Akram appointed in her place despite allegations against him and when will he proceed to New York?' asked a reporter.

Dr Faisal said: 'I believe that Dr Maleeha Lodhi was replaced after the completion of her tenure'.

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