Results for "Peshawar"
2 articlesβSafety concerns, resource managementββUS to shut Peshawar consulate, will save $7.5 million a year
The US is closing its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, citing safety concerns and resource management, with projected annual savings of $7.5 million. The closure is framed as the first American consulate abroad to shut under Trump's budget-cutting agenda, following the post's historical role as a frontline position near Afghanistan.
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US to close consulate in Peshawar citing safety of diplomatic personnel
The US Department of State announced a phased closure of its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, citing commitment to diplomatic personnel safety. Responsibility for diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province will transfer to another US facility. The article provides minimal detail beyond this announcement.
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