U.S. to Close Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan

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Pakistani media report that the United States plans to close its consulate in Peshawar, a major city in Pakistan located near the border with Afghanistan. The decision marks a significant shift in Washington’s diplomatic presence in the region.

According to The Express Tribune, the Peshawar consulate served as a key operational and logistical hub before, during, and after the U.S.-led intervention in Afghanistan in 2001. The facility played...