US to Permanently Close Peshawar Consulate as Part of Global Cost-Cutting

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On Thursday, the United States announced the permanent closure of its consulate in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The decision, finalized this week by the U.S. State Department, is part of broader cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing operating expenses for U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide. The Peshawar consulate currently hosts 18 American diplomats, and its annual operating costs were reported at about 224 million Pakistani rupees. The closure signifies a significant reduction of the U.S. diplomatic footprint in the region, reflecting a streamlined approach to diplomacy amid global budgetary tightening.

Fatima Alami

North Africa Correspondent at Independent Journalist

Fatima Alami is a Moroccan journalist reporting on Maghreb politics, women's rights, and cultural change in North Africa. Based in Rabat, she covers issues from the Western Sahara conflict to youth movements across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, she provides unique insights into North African societal transformations.

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