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US closing mission in Pakistan's Peshawar, citing security concerns
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US closing mission in Pakistan's Peshawar, citing security concerns

The Hill · May 6, 2026, 3:27 PM

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

The State Department said Wednesday it is closing the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, due to safety concerns to consulate personnel. The phased closure will hand off diplomatic engagement with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the department said in a stateme

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