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US to close Peshawar consulate citing safety concerns for diplomatic personnel
India
Published on 6 May 2026
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa talks shift to Islamabad
The U.S. Department of State says it will phase out the Consulate General in Peshawar, citing safety risks to diplomatic staff and the need to manage resources. Going forward, U.S. diplomatic engagement for Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be handled by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. Other U.S. consulates in Pakistan will remain operational.
- US plans a phased closure of its Peshawar consulate
- Safety of diplomatic personnel is cited as the key reason
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa engagement will move to Islamabad
- Other consulates in Pakistan stay open
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