HYDERABAD: US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker held meetings with political leaders, business executives and community representatives in her recent visit to Sindh to advance shared priorities in American excellence, economic growth and regional stability.

According to a press release issued by the US consulate general in Karachi on Saturday, Ms Baker’s last month’s engagements in the province demonstrated US Mission’s ongoing commitment to US-Pakistan bilateral relations in trade, commerce and technology.

She toured major Continental Biscuits facility in Sukkur, a joint venture with US-based Mondelez International, a sugar mill and paper plant in Mirpurkhas and highlighted how strong local manufacturing and reliable agricultural inputs, supported by the Indus River, are essential for economic stability.

She stressed that these elements are key to achieving lasting prosperity and growth for both countries.

Reflecting US’s commitment to protecting religious liberty and faith-based organisations, she met Hindu community leaders to discuss interfaith harmony and importance of protecting civil liberties for all citizens.

The press release said that the envoy’s visit reaffirmed enduring commitment to a partnership with Pakistan that delivers practical results — reinforcing stability and self-reliance, strengthening institutions, and expanding shared prosperity for both nations.

Published in Dawn, February 8th, 2026