List of ambassadors of the United States to Pakistan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ambassador of the United States to Pakistan پاکستان میں امریکا کے سفیر
Seal of the United States Department of State
Incumbent Donald Blome since July 1, 2022
Nominator	The President of the United States
Appointer	The President with Senate advice and consent
Inaugural holder	Paul H. Alling as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Formation	September 20, 1947
Website	U.S. Embassy - Islamabad

The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan helps keep strong ties between the two countries. An ambassador is the top diplomat who represents their country in another nation. They work to build friendships and solve problems.

The first U.S. embassy in Pakistan was set up in Karachi on August 15, 1947. Edward W. Holmes was the first person in charge, called a Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, until a full ambassador was chosen. The very first U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan was Paul H. Alling, who started his job on September 20, 1947.

Today, the main U.S. Embassy in Pakistan is in Islamabad. The current U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan is Donald Blome.

What Does an Ambassador Do?

An ambassador is like a special messenger for their country. They are chosen by the President and approved by the Senate. Their main jobs include:

• Representing the U.S. government to the government of Pakistan.
• Working to improve the relationship between the two countries.
• Helping American citizens who live in or visit Pakistan.
• Sharing information about the U.S. with people in Pakistan.
• Negotiating agreements and treaties.

Ambassadors are very important for keeping peace and cooperation around the world.

U.S. Ambassadors to Pakistan

Since 1947, many people have served as the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan. These ambassadors have played a big role in the history between the two nations.

First Ambassadors

Paul H. Alling was the first U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan. He started his mission in February 1948. After him, Avra M. Warren and Horace A. Hildreth also served in the early years.

Moving the Embassy

In August 1960, the capital of Pakistan moved from Karachi to Islamabad. Because of this, the U.S. Embassy also moved to Islamabad. William M. Rountree was the ambassador when this big change happened.

Notable Ambassadors and Events

Many ambassadors have served during important times. For example, Arnold Lewis Raphel sadly died while in office in August 1988. Other ambassadors like Anne W. Patterson and Ryan Crocker served during busy periods, with Ambassador Crocker later becoming the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq.

The table below lists the people who have served as the main U.S. representative in Pakistan. Some were full Ambassadors, while others were Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, meaning they were temporarily in charge.