US Permanently Closes Peshawar Consulate: First Diplomatic Shutdown Under Trump Reorganization
The US State Department announced the permanent closure of its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan—America’s closest mission to the Afghan border—saving $7.5M annually amid a Trump-era diplomatic restructuring, with operations shifting to Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore. 107 Staff Relocated, $3M Closure Costs The facility employs 18 US personnel and 89 locals;
