Tariq Fatemi

Syed Tariq Fatemi (; ; born 9 July 1944) is a Pakistani diplomat who most recently served as Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif till the government completed its term. He previously served as Pakistan Ambassador to the United States and to the European Union. He is an expert on Russian studies and is fluent in Russian language.

After his retirement, he joined the Pakistan Muslim League (N) and assisted the party on various foreign policy matters.

At the PMO In April 2017, the Prime Minister's Office issued directives to remove Fatemi from his post as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, for his alleged role in Dawn Leaks. Earlier, an inquiry committee had held Fatemi responsible for the Dawn Leaks. The allegation was rejected by Fatemi in a farewell letter.

On 20 April 2022, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed Syed Tariq Fatemi as his special assistant on foreign affairs.

Personal life His wife Zahra Wadood Fatemi was a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan most recently from August 2018 to August 2023. He has four daughters and four grandchildren. He is fluent in Russian and Bengali.