US closes Consulate General in Pakistan's Peshawar citing safety of diplomatic staff

The US has shut its Consulate General in Peshawar, Pakistan, citing concerns over the safety of its diplomatic staff. Moving forward, all diplomatic engagements with Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province will be managed from the US Embassy in Islamabad. This decision highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region and underscores the complexities of maintaining diplomatic relations in volatile areas. It also signals a shift in how the US approaches its international relations strategy, focusing on safety and operational efficiency.