The Department of State (DOS) announced the “phased closure” of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar, Pakistan, citing safety and resource management considerations. Reports have noted security concerns and tensions in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area.
Responsibility for diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will transfer to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. DOS said it remains dedicated to advancing the U.S.-Pakistan relationship through its remaining diplomatic posts in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore. DOS did not provide specifics about the closure phases or timetable.
