Islamabad (Pakistan News): US President Donald Trump has nominated Natalie Baker to serve as the new United States Ambassador to Pakistan, sending her name to the US Senate for approval.
According to the White House, Baker's nomination has been officially announced. She is currently serving as the Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Pakistan.
Natalie Baker assumed her diplomatic responsibilities in Islamabad in January 2025. Previously, she served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
Academically, she graduated from Princeton University and earned an advanced degree in Public Policy from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. She also graduated from the US National War College in 2017.
Meanwhile, President Trump has nominated Jeffrey Collier as US Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Cynthia Kerchett to Senegal, and Ian McCary to Mali.