Javid Husain (Urdu: ????? ???? ?), (born 3 March 1944) is a Diplomat, from the Foreign Service of Pakistan, who has had a distinguished career during which he served as the Ambassador of Pakistan to the Netherlands (1992–1995), the Republic of Korea (1995–1997) and Iran (1997–2003).
During his tenure at Tehran, he was also the Pakistan Permanent Representative to the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
In August 1999, Ambassador Javid Husain was promoted to BPS-22, the highest grade in the Pakistan civil service (equivalent in rank to the Foreign Secretary/Vice Foreign Minister).
From January 2003 to March 2004, he was the senior most serving officer of the Foreign Service of Pakistan.
His last position within the Foreign Service of Pakistan was as the Head/Director-General of the Foreign Service Academy from 2003 to 2004.Ambassador Javid Husain is also a published author and a regular columnist, with a focus on International relations, Public policy and Economic development.
Currently, he writes a fortnightly column for the daily The Nation newspaper.
He has previously also written for the daily DAWN and the daily The News International newspapers.
Currently, Ambassador Javid Husain serves as the President of the Lahore Council for World Affairs.
He is also Chairman of the Mumtaz Husain Benevolent Trust.