- White House sends nomination to Senate for approval.
- Baker joined US embassy as deputy chief in 2024.
- Donald Blome was the last US ambassador to Pakistan.
US President Donald Trump has nominated diplomat Natalie A Baker as the next US ambassador to Pakistan, with her appointment now awaiting Senate confirmation, according to a White House announcement.
“Natalie Baker, of Texas, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counsellor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,” the White House said.
The US government has sent her nomination to the Senate for approval.
Baker is currently serving as the permanent Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan. She assumed the duties of Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the embassy in January 2025 before being given the permanent charge last month.
Baker’s nomination comes amid ongoing diplomatic engagement between Washington and Islamabad on trade, investment, security and regional matters.
Donald Blome was the last US ambassador to Pakistan before leaving the post in January 2025.
This is a developing story and is being updated with more details
