Draft:Muhammad Tayyab Siddiqui

Muhammad Tayyab Siddiqui (Urdu: محمد طيب صديقي) (8 January 1943 – 3 December 2023) was a Pakistani diplomat known for his significant contributions to the Foreign Service of Pakistan.

Biography: Muhammad Tayyab Siddiqui joined the Foreign Service of Pakistan in 1967, initiating a distinguished 35-year career in diplomacy. He held various key positions during his service, including his role as Ambassador of Pakistan to Zimbabwe (1986-90) with concurrent accreditation to Zambia, Botswana, and Namibia. He also served as Ambassador to Indonesia (1992-96) with concurrent accreditation to Papua New Guinea, to Egypt (1997-1999), and to Switzerland (1999-2003), with additional responsibilities for the Holy See and Liechtenstein.

Throughout his career, Siddiqui demonstrated his diplomatic prowess by representing Pakistan in missions across the globe, including Amman, Beirut, Colombo, Berlin (GDR), Athens, Dhaka, and Washington DC. Notably, he was a member of the Pakistan delegation to the United Nations General Assembly for four years (1977-1980).

Media Contributions: Beyond his diplomatic endeavors, Ambassador Siddiqui became a respected analyst on international affairs, contributing regularly to international media, Radio Pakistan, PTV, and private channels. His insights were also documented in English dailies such as 'Dawn,' 'The Nation,' 'The News,' and 'Express Tribune.' In the Urdu daily 'Ausaf,' he authored a regular column titled "Harf-e-Haq." A selection of his columns was published in March 2005. Furthermore, Siddiqui served as a consultant to the Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate of Pakistan.

Death: Muhammad Tayyab Siddiqui passed away on 3 December 2023, at the age of 80.