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U.S. Closes Peshawar Consulate, Saves $7.5 Million Annually

3/12/2026

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The U.S. State Department will permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, to save $7.5 million annually.
The decision, announced to Congress, is part of broader federal downsizing efforts initiated during the Trump administration.
Services will be transferred to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, located about 114 miles away.
The Peshawar consulate has served as a key hub since the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, aiding American citizens and Afghan nationals.

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Story summary

The U.S. State Department will permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, to save $7.5 million annually.
The decision, announced to Congress, is part of broader federal downsizing efforts initiated during the Trump administration.
Services will be transferred to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, located about 114 miles away.
The Peshawar consulate has served as a key hub since the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, aiding American citizens and Afghan nationals.