India, May 6 -- The United States has announced the phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar, Pakistan. The decision reflects the US government's commitment to safeguarding its diplomatic personnel and ensuring efficient use of resources.

The US issued an official statement confirming the closure and said that diplomatic engagement with Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province will be transferred to the US Embassy in Islamabad.

"The US Department of State is announcing the phased closure of the US Consulate General in Peshawar. Responsibility for diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will transfer to the US Embassy in Islamabad," the statement read.

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