On August 28, 2025, the US mission in Pakistan announced that Charles Goodman would serve as the US Consul General in Karachi. His appointment highlights America’s commitment to strengthening relationships with Pakistan, particularly in the regions of Sindh and Balochistan. With a wealth of experience in both diplomacy and the private sector, Goodman aims to enhance trade, security, and cultural connections between the two nations.
Charles Goodman, a Senior Foreign Service member, brings a wealth of expertise. He served as Management Counsellor for the US Mission to New Zealand and Samoa. He was a Management Counsellor and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission in Pristina, Kosovo. He led logistics in the Executive Office of the US Secretary of State. He was Deputy Director of Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs in Lima, Peru.
𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶! 🇺🇸🤝🇵🇰
This is a return to Pakistan for Consul General Goodman, who previously served in Lahore from 2011 to 2012. A career member of the Senior Foreign… pic.twitter.com/xcczHG33Rj
— US Consulate Karachi (@usconsulatekhi) August 28, 2025Additionally, Goodman held posts in Latvia, Georgia, Argentina, and Lahore, Pakistan (2011–2012). Before joining the Foreign Service in 2006, he spent 20 years in financial services, real estate, and technology, holding leadership roles. He earned an MBA from Duke University and a BS in Information Systems from the University of Tampa.
The US mission stated, “Goodman is dedicated to advancing US priorities for a safer, stronger America while strengthening the US-Pakistan relationship.” He looks forward to engaging with local communities and experiencing Pakistan’s hospitality and cuisine.
Goodman’s appointment comes at a critical time. The US and Pakistan collaborate on trade, counterterrorism, and education, with bilateral trade reaching $6.5 billion in 2024, per the US Embassy. His prior experience in Lahore equips him to navigate local dynamics, fostering stronger ties in Karachi, a key economic hub.
