After Haqqani's Resignation, Pakistan Taps Rahman As Ambassador To US
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 10:59AM
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Pakistan named human rights advocate Sherry Rahman as its next ambassador to the U.S. in hopes of strengthening relations between the two countries.

Rahman, former information minister of Pakistan, replaces Husain Haqqani, who was forced to resign after allegations of sending a secret memo to the United States. Rahman has received wide approval from both Pakistan and the U.S. who are both nations are hopeful about the future of their relationship.

“I hope we can build better ties in the days ahead,” Rahman told the Christian Science Monitor. “Both countries seek stability in the region and we can build on converging goals.”

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