Hina Rabbani Khar

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Hina Rabbani Khar stands as a monumental figure in Pakistani history for shattering the glass ceiling in high-level diplomacy. She is the first and only woman to serve as Pakistan's Foreign Minister, a role she held from 2011 to 2013, and the first woman to present the nation's budget in 2009. Her achievements have garnered significant national and international recognition, including the prestigious Sitara-e-Imtiaz. She is consistently listed in top rankings of influential women in diplomacy and South Asian politics, cementing her legacy as a trailblazer for women in a male-dominated field.

AwardsHina Rabbani Khar has received significant recognition for her contributions to statecraft, including the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors. She is universally recognized as the first woman to serve as Pakistan's Foreign Minister and the first woman to present the country's national budget. Her work has been featured prominently in global forums such as the World Economic Forum and the Aspen Security Forum.

Honours & Distinctions

Sitara-e-Imtiaz

Government of Pakistan·2012

Awarded for exceptional contribution to foreign affairs and national development.

First Female Foreign Minister

State of Pakistan·2011

Historic appointment as the 26th Foreign Minister of Pakistan.

First Woman to Present National Budget

Ministry of Finance·2009

First woman to present Pakistan's national budget.

Rankings & Lists

#15

Influential Women in Diplomacy

Global Leadership Tracker·2026

Records & Feats

Youngest Foreign Minister

Historic First·2011

Became the youngest person ever to hold the position of Foreign Minister of Pakistan at age 33.

First Female Foreign Minister

Historic First·2011

First and only woman to serve as Pakistan's Foreign Minister.

First Woman to Present National Budget

Historic First·2009

First woman to present Pakistan's national budget.