Shafaqna Pakistan: The US Department of State has announced the phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar, with diplomatic responsibilities being shifted to the US Embassy Islamabad.
According to the statement, matters related to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will now be managed by the embassy in Islamabad, as part of efforts to enhance the safety of diplomatic staff and streamline resource management.
Despite the closure, Washington stressed that its policy priorities in Pakistan remain unchanged. It said engagement with provincial authorities and local communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will continue, focusing on economic cooperation, regional security, and shared interests.
“While our physical presence in Peshawar is changing, the Administration’s policy priorities in Pakistan remain steadfast,” it said.
The State Department added that the US Mission will continue its diplomatic operations through its remaining posts in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore, reaffirming its commitment to bilateral relations between the two countries.
Source: Dunya News
