Maleeha Lodhi

Awards & Honours

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Maleeha Lodhi's career is a series of historic firsts, and her honours reflect that. She was the first woman to edit a national newspaper in Asia, the first female ambassador of Pakistan to the US, and the first woman to serve as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN. Her recognition by Time magazine in 1994 placed her among the most influential figures of the coming century, an honour few diplomats receive.Her academic honours from LSE and London Metropolitan University underscore her intellectual contributions, while the Hilal-i-Imtiaz recognizes her decades of public service. These distinctions are not just symbolic; they represent the barriers she broke for women in Pakistan and the Muslim world.

AwardsMaleeha Lodhi has received several prestigious honours for her public service. She was awarded the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honours. She also holds an honorary fellowship from the London School of Economics and an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University. In 1994, Time magazine named her one of 100 people who would shape the 21st century, a recognition of her global influence.

Honours & Distinctions

Hilal-i-Imtiaz

Government of Pakistan

Second-highest civilian honour of Pakistan, awarded for public service.

Honorary Fellowship

London School of Economics

Awarded in recognition of her contributions to political science and diplomacy.

Honorary Doctorate

London Metropolitan University

Honorary degree for her distinguished career in public service.

TIME 100

TIME Magazine·1994

Named one of 100 people who would shape the 21st century.

Rankings & Lists

#100

100 People Who Will Shape the 21st Century

TIME·1994

Records & Feats

First woman to edit a national newspaper in Asia

Historic First·1986

Became editor of The Muslim in 1986, breaking gender barriers in journalism.

First female Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States

Historic First·1994

Appointed in 1994, serving two terms (1994-1997 and 1999-2002).

First woman to serve as Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN

Historic First·2015

Served from 2015 to 2019, representing Pakistan at the United Nations.