Wazeer Kharja — with the double “ee” — is one of the most common spellings searchers use for Pakistan’s foreign minister. This guide settles it: what the correct spelling is, what the title means, and who currently holds the office.
Quick answer: “Wazeer Kharja” is a phonetic spelling of Wazir-e-Kharja (وزیر خارجہ) — Urdu for Pakistan’s foreign minister. The current holder is Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar (since March 2024).
In this guide: The spelling question · What it means · The correct forms · The current holder · FAQs
Why “Wazeer” With Two Es?
Urdu’s وزیر is pronounced with a long “ee” sound — va-ZEER — so writers rendering it phonetically in Roman script naturally double the vowel: wazeer. It’s the same instinct behind “Nawaz” vs “Navaaz” or “deen” vs “din”. The spelling is not wrong as a transliteration — Urdu has no official Roman spelling — but it is not the standard form used in Pakistani media and government English.
What “Wazeer Kharja” Means
Wazeer = minister. Kharja = foreign/external. Together: the minister of foreign affairs — Pakistan’s foreign minister. The formal Urdu rendering inserts the izafat: Wazir-e-Kharja (وزیر خارجہ). The title explained in full →
The Correct Forms to Use
- Urdu (formal): وزیر خارجہ — Wazir-e-Kharja
- Official English: Minister for Foreign Affairs
- Common English: Foreign Minister of Pakistan
- Acceptable variants: wazir kharja, wazeer kharja, vazir-e-kharja
- Not official: “exterior minister” — why people say it →
The Current Holder
Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has been Wazir-e-Kharja since March 2024 (and Deputy Prime Minister since April 2024). His biography is here, his 2026 record here, and the complete office guide here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it Wazeer Kharja or Wazir-e-Kharja?
Wazir-e-Kharja (وزیر خارجہ) is the standard formal transliteration; “wazeer kharja” is a common phonetic variant. Both refer to Pakistan’s foreign minister.
Who is the Wazeer Kharja of Pakistan?
Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar — in office since March 2024.
What is the English title?
Minister for Foreign Affairs (commonly “Foreign Minister of Pakistan”).
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