PAKPAC is deeply concerned by Trump's new nominee for US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, over her ties with the crypto currency lobby and serious concerns that she will use her roll to enrich herself and Trump family rather than for diplomacy. We want to see a diplomat that will promote diplomacy and support the people’s voice rather than support the Pakistani establishment and military.

Urge your Senator to reject nomination of Pakistan Ambassador 

Trump has nominated Natalie Baker to serve as the new Ambassador to Pakistan. Her record is deeply troubling.

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Pakistani American Public Affairs Committee

Dear Senator,

As members of the Pakistani American community we urge you to carefully scrutinize Natalie Baker’s nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan and withhold confirmation until significant questions regarding her diplomatic priorities, transparency, and potential conflicts of interest are addressed.

At a time when Pakistan faces serious concerns over democratic governance, military influence in civilian affairs, political repression, and human rights, U.S. policy must prioritize constitutional democracy, human rights, and engagement with Pakistan’s elected civilian leadership and people.

We are particularly concerned about the intersection of U.S. diplomatic engagement and cryptocurrency interests connected to President Trump’s family.

Three developments warrant congressional scrutiny:

	•	May 15, 2025: Then Acting U.S. Ambassador Natalie Baker met with Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, to discuss blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cooperation in the digital economy.
	•	January 14, 2026: Pakistan signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Financial Technologies LLC, an affiliate of World Liberty Financial, to explore digital payment infrastructure and cross-border transactions. The proposed initiative included exploring the use of World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin. World Liberty Financial has documented business ties to President Trump’s family.
	•	September 20, 2026: U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker met again with Bilal Bin Saqib, now Chairman of Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, to discuss Pakistan’s digital asset regulatory framework and the future of its digital economy.

These developments raise legitimate questions about the relationship between U.S. diplomatic initiatives and private commercial interests linked to the President’s family. They do not establish wrongdoing by Ms. Baker, but they warrant transparency and independent scrutiny to ensure that U.S. diplomatic influence is not used to advance private financial interests.

Before considering her confirmation, we ask that you seek clear answers to the following questions:

	1.	What is Ms. Baker’s position on the Pakistani military’s influence over civilian governance and the protection of democratic institutions?
	2.	Will she actively advocate for human rights, political freedoms, the release of political prisoners, and free and fair elections?
	3.	What role will the U.S. Embassy play in promoting or facilitating cryptocurrency, digital asset, and mineral-resource agreements with Pakistan?
	4.	What was the purpose and scope of her engagements with the Pakistan Crypto Council and Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority?
	5.	What safeguards will prevent U.S. diplomatic and commercial initiatives from directly or indirectly benefiting President Trump, his family, or their private business interests?
	6.	Will she commit to transparency, independent oversight, and ensuring that U.S. foreign policy serves the American public interest?

The United States needs an ambassador whose priorities reflect American democratic values, human rights, accountability, and regional stability—not simply military relationships or commercial interests.

Pakistani American community urges the Senate to ensure these concerns are fully addressed before proceeding with confirmation.

American diplomacy must serve the American people and uphold the principles of democracy, transparency, and the rule of law.

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