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U.S. to close consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan citing staff safety

source: United States Department of State -> target: US Consulate General in Peshawar

On 2026-05-06, the US Department of State announced the phased closure of the US Consulate General in Peshawar, Pakistan. The statement said diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would be transferred to the US Embassy in Islamabad, citing staff safety and resource management.

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PeshawarKhyber PakhtunkhwaSouth AsiaPakistanAsia34.015, 71.525
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