{
  "id": 19329434,
  "title": "Trump nominates Natalie Baker as US envoy to Pakistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/trump-nominates-natalie-baker-as-us-envoy-to-pakistan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T12:00:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/trump-nominates-natalie-baker-as-us-envoy-to-pakistan-1.500742506"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump has nominated Natalie Baker, a seasoned diplomat, as the next American ambassador to Pakistan. Baker, who is currently the Chargé d’Affaires at the US diplomatic mission in Islamabad, would be the first US ambassador to the country since Donald Blome's departure in January 2025 if her nomination is approved by the Senate. The White House announced her nomination, highlighting her extensive experience in South Asia and the Middle East. Her nomination has been forwarded to the US Senate, which will review her credentials before the full Senate votes.",
  "summary": "Dubai: US President Donald Trump has nominated veteran diplomat Natalie Baker as the next American ambassador to Pakistan, a move that comes as Washington and Islamabad seek to strengthen cooperation on trade, investment, security and regional affairs. Baker, who is currently heading the US diplomatic mission in Islamabad as Chargé d’Affaires, will become the first US ambassador to Pakistan since…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}