US to permanently close consulate in Pakistan

The United States will permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, the US diplomatic mission located closest to neighbouring Afghanistan, according to the US State Department.

Officials said the decision is part of a broader restructuring effort under the administration of US President Donald Trump aimed at reducing costs and streamlining diplomatic operations. The department estimates the closure will save approximately $7.5 million annually, Caliber.Az reports via Clash Report on X. 

The U.S. will permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, the closest American diplomatic mission to Afghanistan.

The State Department says the move will save about $7.5 million per year and services will shift to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad.

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Consular services previously provided in Peshawar will be transferred to the United States Embassy in Islamabad, ensuring continued access to diplomatic and visa assistance for residents in the region.

By Sabina Mammadli