US President Donald Trump has nominated career diplomat Natalie Baker as the next United States Ambassador to Pakistan, according to an announcement by the White House.
The nomination was sent to the US Senate on November 9 for consideration and confirmation. Baker will officially become the US ambassador to Pakistan if her nomination is approved by the Senate.
Who Is Natalie Baker?
Natalie Baker is currently serving as the Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Islamabad. She assumed the position in January 2025 after the departure of former US Ambassador Donald Blome.
Before her current assignment, she served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Doha, Qatar. She has also held several diplomatic positions in Libya, Kuwait and the US diplomatic mission in Dubai.
Educational Background
Baker holds a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University. She is also a graduate of the US National War College at the National Defense University.
What Happens Next?
Her nomination will now go through the US Senate confirmation process. If approved, she will become the first permanent US ambassador to Pakistan since Donald Blome left the position in early 2025.
Her appointment comes at a time when Pakistan and the United States are continuing diplomatic engagement on trade, investment, security and regional matters.
