US announces phased closure of Peshawar consulate
The United States has announced the phased closure of its consulate in Peshawar. According to US officials, diplomatic responsibilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have now been transferred to the US Embassy in Islamabad.
The US government has said that despite this decision, there has been no change in its policy priorities regarding Pakistan. According to officials, the United States will continue to remain in contact with government representatives, local communities, and other partners in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The statement said that diplomatic and consular matters related to the province will now be handled through the US Embassy in Islamabad. The purpose of this change is to manage administrative work from a single center, while maintaining regional engagement.
According to the report, this closure will take place in phases, meaning the consulate's activities will not be completely terminated all at once. US officials did not provide further details on when this process will be completed.
Following this announcement, attention has increased regarding the future of the US consulate in Peshawar, but the United States has made it clear that its diplomatic engagement and cooperation with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will continue.