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State Dept.: Announcing the Closure of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar
May 06, 2026

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:

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Announcing the Closure of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar

The U.S. Department of State is announcing the phased closure of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar. Responsibility for diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will transfer to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. This decision reflects our commitment to the safety of our diplomatic personnel and effici . . .

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