US State Department to Permanently Shut Consulate in Peshawar
The United States Department of State has decided to permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, marking a major change in the U.S. diplomatic presence in the region. The move reflects evolving security, operational, and strategic considerations. Services previously handled by the Peshawar consulate may be redirected to other U.S. diplomatic missions in Pakistan, including the embassy in Islamabad, while the U.S. reassesses its engagement and consular operations in the country.