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Pakistani origin woman appointed adviser to King Charles

‘For the first time’ someone from ethnic minority has been made assistant private secretary
Britain’s Prince Charles meets local community groups after meeting volunteers and supporters of Caithness food bank at Carnegie Library in Wick, Scotland, Britain July 29, 2022. Reuters
Britain’s Prince Charles meets local community groups after meeting volunteers and supporters of Caithness food bank at Carnegie Library in Wick, Scotland, Britain July 29, 2022. Reuters

A Pakistani-origin woman has been appointed as one of the most trusted advisers to King Charles, Daily Mail reported. Though the publication did not mention the name, many media outlets have claimed that she was Zareen Roohi Ahmed, a British civil servant.

“It is believed to be the first time someone from an ethnic minority has been made an assistant private secretary – one of the most senior roles within the Palace,” the British media outlet reported.

She would rank alongside another new recruit, who was named Nathan Ross.

A source said that the development appeared to be a “conscious effort” to look beyond the normal British “white male parameters”.

They would join the private secretary’s office, which acts as the primary source of advice to the King for constitutional, governmental and political affairs.

Some media outlets claimed that Ahmed had worked in various fields and holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Cambridge and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University.

She has served as the chief executive officer of several organisations, such as the British Asian Trust, the Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust, and the Loomba Foundation.

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