ISLAMABAD: Following the directives of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, new Ambassador of Pakistan to Afghanistan Zahid Nasrullah has been appointed. His appointment has been made after visit of Nawaz Sharif to Ministry of Foreign Affairs the other day. During his visit the PM had instructed to appoint permanent ambassador to Afghanistan to improve Pak-Afghan relations and lessen allegations. Zahid Nasrullah has been directed to resume his duties on July 04 in Kabul. Earlier, Shahbaz Hussain was serving as acting ambassador in Kabul.