Gautam Bambawale (IFS:1984), India's Ambassador to Bhutan, is named as successor to T C A Raghavan (IFS:1982) as High Commissioner for Islamabad. Bambawale will take over the charge after Raghvan's retirement on December 31 this year. Bambawale is said to be an expert on China and his expertise would place him in advantage as the nexus between Pakistan and China grows to contain India.