"Masood Khan" is a career diplomat who is the current Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations in New York. Previously, beginning in September 2008, he was Pakistan's Ambassador to People's Republic of China/China. Before that he was the ambassador and permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Office at Geneva from 2005 to 2008. He also stayed as the chairman of the Committee on Internet Governance at the World Summit on the Information Society in 2005.

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It was pointed out ... that the U.S. statement is not only unwarranted and misplaced, but is tantamount to interference in the internal affairs and the judicial process of Pakistan.

We condemn all acts of terrorism and I think such wanton targeting of civilians should be condemned in the strongest possible terms.

The enormity of the devastation caused by the massive earthquake in Pakistan will test if even this enhanced appeal would be adequate.

This is a very respectable movement, this is about saving lives and that is too important to be polarized.

Our intent is for an indefinite period, ... This definitely is a positive development and validates Pakistan's call for cease-fire along the Line of Control.

That has not been done before, ... The U.S. had maintained that it alone was qualified to handle such matters. Now, the U.S. has shown a willingness to engage in discussions on the subject.

We stopped two guys riding a motorbike, pointed guns at them and ordered them not to move.