US closing mission in Pakistan’s Peshawar, citing security concerns

US closing mission in Pakistan’s Peshawar, citing security concerns

The State Department on Wednesday said it is closing the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, due to safety concerns to consulate personnel. The phased closure will hand off diplomatic engagement with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the department said in a statement. “While our physical presence in Peshawar is…

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