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'''Mian Gul Akbar Zeb''' ({{lang-ur|ميان گل اكبر زيب}}) is a former, retired Pakistani [[diplomat]] and a member of the former royal family of [[Swat (princely state)]].He is the grand son of [[Miangul Jahan Zeb]], ([[Wali of Swat]]) and son-in-law of the former [[Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]], [[Miangul Aurangzeb]]. He has been in the Foreign Service of Pakistan since 1979 and has accomplished various assignments abroad and at home.
'''Mian Gul Akbar Zeb''' ({{langx|ur|ميان گل اكبر زيب}}) is a former Pakistani [[diplomat]] and a member of the former royal family of [[Swat (princely state)|Swat]]. He is the grandson of [[Miangul Jahan Zeb]], ([[Wali of Swat]]) and son-in-law of the former [[Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]], [[Miangul Aurangzeb]]. He has been in the Foreign Service of Pakistan since 1979 and has accomplished various assignments abroad and at home.


Miangul Akbar Zeb was born on 15 February 1954 to Miangul Alam zeb at [[Saidu Sharif]] in the former ruling family of Swat.<ref>{{cite web|title=swat4 - Royal Ark|url=http://www.royalark.net/Pakistan/swat4.htm|publisher=Royalark.net|accessdate=29 March 2014}}</ref> After graduation from the [[Cambridge University]], he joined the Foreign Office of [[Pakistan]] in 1979 and since then accomplished various assignment at home and abroad. Following is the detail of his assignments:<ref>{{cite web|title=About Swat Royal Family & Photographs|url=http://www.apnaswat.com/portal/swat-guide/saidu-sharif/saidu-sharif/saidusharif2-70|publisher=Apnaswat.com|accessdate=25 March 2014}}</ref>
Mian Gul Akbar Zeb was born on 15 February 1954 to Miangul Alam Zeb at [[Saidu Sharif]] in the former ruling family of Swat.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Swat Royal Family & Photographs|url=http://www.apnaswat.com/portal/swat-guide/saidu-sharif/saidu-sharif/saidusharif2-70|publisher=Apnaswat.com|accessdate=25 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224111021/http://www.apnaswat.com/portal/swat-guide/saidu-sharif/saidu-sharif/saidusharif2-70|archive-date=24 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> After graduation from the [[Cambridge University]], he joined the Foreign Office of [[Pakistan]] in 1979 and since then accomplished various assignment at home and abroad. Following is the detail of his assignments:
* Section Officer, European Department. 1982–1983
* Section Officer, European Department. 1982–1983
* First & Second Secretary, Washington DC 1983–1987
* First & Second Secretary, Washington DC 1983–1987
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* Director General, European Department. 2000–2002
* Director General, European Department. 2000–2002
* Director General Americas 2002–2004
* Director General Americas 2002–2004
* High Commissioner, to South Africa 2004–2005
* [[High Commissioner]], to South Africa 2004–2005
* Ambassador to Afghanistan 2005–2008<ref>{{cite web|title=1. High Commissioner – Pakistan|url=http://www.pakmission.ca/highcommissioner.htm|publisher=Pak Mission Canada|accessdate=29 March 2014}}</ref>
* Ambassador to Afghanistan 2005–2008<ref>{{cite web|title=1. High Commissioner – Pakistan|url=http://www.pakmission.ca/highcommissioner.htm|publisher=Pak Mission Canada|accessdate=29 March 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204185230/http://www.pakmission.ca/highcommissioner.htm|archivedate=4 February 2014}}</ref>
* Pakistani [[High Commissioner]] to [[Canada]] 2009–2014 (Retired).<ref>{{cite web|title=About|url=http://www.pakistanhighcommissionottawa.com/about|work=Pakistan High Commission Ottawa|accessdate=10 April 2012}}</ref>
* Pakistani [[High Commissioner]] to [[Canada]] 2009–2014 (Retired).<ref>{{cite web|title=About|url=http://www.pakistanhighcommissionottawa.com/about|work=Pakistan High Commission Ottawa|accessdate=10 April 2012}}</ref>

==Name controversy==
Akbar Zeb could not receive accreditation as Pakistan’s ambassador by [[Saudi Arabia]], [[UAE]] and [[Bahrain]] due to his name which could be translated in Arabic to "biggest dick".<ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistani ambassador rejected because his name is NSFW in Arabic|url=http://foreignpolicy.com/2010/02/03/pakistani-ambassador-rejected-because-his-name-is-nsfw-in-arabic-updated/|work=Foreign Policy|accessdate=27 August 2017}}</ref> His family name is spelled Zaib but changed to Zeb, means "someone with good countenance".<ref>{{cite web|title='They've distorted my name'|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/theyve-distorted-my-name/article1208675/|work=The Globe and Mail|accessdate=27 August 2017}}</ref> Later on, the story was debunked by the Pakistani officials as Akbar Zeb was not considered to be appointed in the [[Arab region]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Akbar Zeb story: too good to be true|url=http://foreignpolicy.com/2010/02/12/the-akbar-zeb-story-too-good-to-be-true/|work=Foreign Policy|accessdate=27 August 2017}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Miangul Jahan Zeb]]
*[[Miangul Aurangzeb]]
*[[Zebunisa Jilani]]
*[[Zebunisa Jilani]]


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== External links ==
* [http://www.royalark.net/Pakistan/swat4.htm Royal Ark Almanac - Swat Royal Family Tree]
*[http://Pakistan%20High%20Commission%20Ottawa Pakistan High Commission Ottawa]


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Latest revision as of 23:07, 14 October 2024

His Excellency
Mian Gul Akbar Zeb
Former Ex/ High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada
In office
2009 – 2014 (Retired)
High Commissioner for Pakistan to South Africa
In office
2004–2005
Ambassador to Afghanistan
In office
2005–2008
Personal details
Born (1954-02-15) February 15, 1954 (age 70)
Saidu Sharif, Swat (princely state), KPK
NationalityPakistani
SpouseFakhri Akbarzeb
RelationsMiangul Jahan Zeb(grandfather)
Miangul Aurangzeb(father-in-law)
Zebun Nisa Jilani (Sister)
ParentMiangul Alamzeb
ResidencePakistan
Alma materAitchison College Lahore
Cambridge University
OccupationDiplomat

Mian Gul Akbar Zeb (Urdu: ميان گل اكبر زيب) is a former Pakistani diplomat and a member of the former royal family of Swat. He is the grandson of Miangul Jahan Zeb, (Wali of Swat) and son-in-law of the former Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Miangul Aurangzeb. He has been in the Foreign Service of Pakistan since 1979 and has accomplished various assignments abroad and at home.

Mian Gul Akbar Zeb was born on 15 February 1954 to Miangul Alam Zeb at Saidu Sharif in the former ruling family of Swat.[1] After graduation from the Cambridge University, he joined the Foreign Office of Pakistan in 1979 and since then accomplished various assignment at home and abroad. Following is the detail of his assignments:

  • Section Officer, European Department. 1982–1983
  • First & Second Secretary, Washington DC 1983–1987
  • Director, MOFA in Africa, Afghanistan and the Foreign Secretary's Office 1988–1994
  • Counselor (Political), New Delhi 1994–1999
  • Deputy High Commissioner, New Delhi 1999–2000
  • Director General, European Department. 2000–2002
  • Director General Americas 2002–2004
  • High Commissioner, to South Africa 2004–2005
  • Ambassador to Afghanistan 2005–2008[2]
  • Pakistani High Commissioner to Canada 2009–2014 (Retired).[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "About Swat Royal Family & Photographs". Apnaswat.com. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  2. ^ "1. High Commissioner – Pakistan". Pak Mission Canada. Archived from the original on 4 February 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
  3. ^ "About". Pakistan High Commission Ottawa. Retrieved 10 April 2012.


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