If you don’t know Maleeha Lodhi, you’re probably living under a rock. Famous for her poised demeanor, eloquence and exceptional diplomatic skills, Maleeha Lodhi has to be the most happening ambassador of Pakistan to the United Nations. Why do we say so? Here’s why!
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1. Her Twitter Account!
Unlike previous office holders, Ms. Lodhi is not only active on Twitter but she is also more interactive than her contemporaries on the microblogging website. Catching up with colleagues, celebrities and replying to people tweeting at her, Maleeha Lodhi does it all! Isn’t it cool?! See for yourself!
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2. Her Vibrant Social/Diplomatic Gatherings!
If you follow Ms. Lodhi on Twitter then one thing you can’t go without discussing are those numerous grand gatherings she attends and the diverse guests’ list she hosts almost every other day.
Young aspiring women, new representatives joining UN, renowned fellow countrymen or UN Secretary General, she has struck a pose with them all!
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With UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Jayathma Wickramanayake, Secretary General's Envoy on Youth at our event co hosted with Norway and UN Office of Counter Terrorism today pic.twitter.com/FfKHhDOUft
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) April 13, 2018
With my good friend Amb Amal Mudallali, PR of Lebanon at Women’s Foreign Policy event . Also in pic , intern Maryam Farooq pic.twitter.com/RRfTtN7fa4
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) April 13, 2018
Congratulations to the honorees at WFPG's 11th Annual Celebration of Women Diplomats in NYC where we celebrated the the 41 women ambassadors to the UN, 42 DPRs and 28 consuls general in NYC! View photos: https://t.co/pHhdX5mdve pic.twitter.com/TfoL4rveVX
— Women's Foreign Policy Group (@wfpg) April 19, 2018
At my dinner in honour of new British Permanent Rep,Karen Pierce. Joining us were UN USG Alison Smale, Saudi Amb Abdallah Yahya Al-Mouallimi, Canadian Amb Marc-Andre Blanchard, Australian Amb Gillian Bird, Czech Amb Marie Chatardova & Amb Carmelo Inguanez of Malta pic.twitter.com/u3hhLrTILx
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) April 25, 2018
Good exchange of views at lunch hosted by Amb Besiana Kadare, PR of Albania, joined by colleagues, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande,PR of Nigeria,Audra PlepytÄ—,PR Lithuania, Kairat Umarov , PR of Kazakhstan,João Vale de Almeida – Head of EU Delegation & Mamadou Tangara – PR of Gambia pic.twitter.com/NIzG2sedh3
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) April 10, 2018
Always a pleasure to see and learn from Dr Shamshad Akhter. At my dinner in her honour last night pic.twitter.com/VjzUPswzeD
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) April 24, 2018
It was a pleasure to meet and chat to the women members of the US War College delegation who came to the Mission this morning pic.twitter.com/9HnajlInZL
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) April 21, 2018
3. Named Among The World’s Five Most Successful Women Diplomats!
Earlier this year a popular Russian news website named, “Gazeta.ru,” enlisted Maleeha Lodhi as one of the world’s most influential women diplomats. In Gazeta.ru’s words, Maleeha is hailed as “One of the most famous female figures in the Muslim world,” who has the experience of serving as Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States twice. Bringing immense pride to the nation, Ms. Lodhi has indeed proven her mettle worldwide, reason why she enjoys such popularity both inside and outside the country.
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4. She Will Give You Wardrobe Goals!
Among all these things, her style statement is another area which never ceases to impress. Bright colored printed scarves with cardigans in the shades of black render elegance to her looks. However, for me it’s the way she carries herself that makes her an epitome of sheer grace. No wonder her attire will give you wardrobe goals!
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5. Her Never Ending Efforts To Promote Cultural Diplomacy!  Â
Maleeha Lodhi deserves all the accolades for not just laying the foundation of cultural diplomacy in the case of Pakistan but also taking it to a whole different level by organizing landmark events. One such example is Lahore Literary Festival, which marked its third year in New York a few days ago.
On Saturday in NY pic.twitter.com/rTe0hwTu6A
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) May 14, 2018
Cutting the cake at our Pakistan Day reception in New York along with fellow Ambassadors to the UN pic.twitter.com/15CrR2SbaY
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) March 24, 2018
Moreover, she always uses her platform to motivate and celebrate the young talent of Pakistan!
Delighted to meet a youth delegation from GIK Institute in Pakistan , here for a model UN prog – Haseeb Ahmed , Mufakhar Raza , Uzair Bin Tariq ,Saad Awan pic.twitter.com/1H8LbO3RPk
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) March 15, 2018
Some of our standees displayed at the UN during the session of CSW in addition to our photo exhibition featuring women who have made a mark in Pakistan and beyond pic.twitter.com/etSfPFsmyA
— Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) March 15, 2018
While Maleeha Lodhi continues to inspire and bring pride to the nation, we hope that young aspiring diplomats and politicians follow in her footsteps to improve the country’s image in the international arena.
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