US Closes Peshawar Consulate Amid Afghanistan Policy Shift

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The United States permanently closed its consulate in Peshawar, a facility that had served Afghan nationals seeking U.S. visas and other consular services. The shutdown is part of a broader recalibration of U.S. policy toward Afghanistan amid ongoing regional security concerns and instability, signaling a shift away from maintaining a dedicated post in Peshawar. Officials say the move will save about $8 million annually and reflects a strategic reallocation of diplomatic resources in response to a changing security landscape in the region.

Maria Rodriguez

Latin America Correspondent at Independent Journalist

Maria Rodriguez is an award-winning Mexican journalist covering drug cartels, migration, and indigenous rights across Latin America. She has reported from conflict zones in Colombia, Venezuela, and Central America. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, BBC Mundo, and Al Jazeera. She documents human rights violations and environmental activism.

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