[citation needed] In 1975 Mahmood received a diploma in politics, economic and international relations from Oxford University in the United Kingdom.
[citation needed] He received a senior leadership diploma from Harvard University (United States) in 2003.
[citation needed] In 1973 Mahmood entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has occupied several positions.[which?]
Between 1978 and 1987 he transferred to the department of protocol and hospitality at the presidential office and was promoted to the rank of assistant undersecretary.
][citation needed] and the order of the Pakistani star for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan[when?