Islamabad : Pakistan Africa Economic Council (PAEC) has appointed Muhammad Murtaza Noor as the General Secretary for its Islamabad Region. The appointment was announced by the PAEC Board of Directors and Central Executive Committee, recognizing his dedication, leadership, and longstanding contributions to strengthening international cooperation.
In his new role, Murtaza Noor will oversee administrative affairs, membership development, event coordination, and strategic liaison for the Islamabad Chapter. The PAEC leadership expressed confidence that his dynamic leadership will enhance the council’s outreach and deepen Pakistan-Africa economic and institutional linkages.
With over 25 years of experience in higher education, development, and international cooperation, Murtaza Noor is known for his impactful work in academic networking, youth development, and policy advocacy. He serves as National Coordinator of IUCPSS, the largest netwok of public and private sector universities, Executive Director of APSUP, and Senior Vice President of the Academia-Industry Linkages Forum. He is also the founder of the International Students Convention & Expo, Pakistan’s largest student-focused platform.
He has played key roles in global academic diplomacy, including serving as Advisor Linkages & Media at OIC-COMSTECH and Country Coordinator for the Global Higher Education Leadership Academy
His work with HEC, LUMS, UNDP, and other leading institutions has strengthened governance, capacity building, and inter-university collaboration nationwide. A regular columnist and youth advocate, he has also received multiple national and international honours, including the Peace Award, Civic Education Award, and Awards of Honour from various national and international organisations and institutions. He has also represented Pakistan on main occasions internationally.
PAEC leadership extended best wishes to Murtaza Noor for a successful term, expressing full confidence in his ability to advance Pakistan-Africa cooperation and contribute to the council’s vision of enhanced regional engagement.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
