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US Consulate Closure in Pakistan

Updated 2026-05-06 16:05 UTC 1 source Negative

The U.S. is closing its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, due to security concerns. The move will transfer diplomatic engagement with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad.

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The Hill
The State Department said Wednesday it is closing the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, due to safety concerns to consulate personnel. The phased closure will hand off diplomatic engagement with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the department said in a stateme
2026-05-06 15:27 UTC
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