The British Government has appointed Philip Barton as new British high commissioner to Pakistan.
Barton will succeed Adam Thomson, who will be transferring to another diplomatic service appointment. Barton will take up his appointment in January 2014.
Philip Barton joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 1986 and his last posting was as deputy head of mission in Washington. He has held a number of positions dealing with South Asian issues, including foreign policy director and Afghanistan/Pakistan coordinator in the cabinet office as part of the secretariat supporting the National Security Council; additional director for South Asia in the FCO; and a posting in New Delhi.
He served as private secretary to former premiers John Major and Tony Blair. He has also been posted to Gibraltar as deputy governor, Nicosia as deputy high commissioner and Caracas.
