The U.S. Department of State notified Congress the week of March 9 of its intent to close the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, claiming it would save $7.5 million a year and have limited impact on the United States' diplomatic influence in Pakistan, AP reported on March 11.

U.S., Pakistan: U.S. To Close Consulate in Peshawar, Purportedly To Cut Costs

U.S., Pakistan: U.S. To Close Consulate in Peshawar, Purportedly To Cut Costs | RANE

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The U.S. Department of State notified Congress the week of March 9 of its intent to close the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, claiming it would save $7.5 million a year and have limited impact on the United States' diplomatic influence in Pakistan, AP reported on March 11. 

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U.S., Pakistan: U.S. To Close Consulate in Peshawar, Purportedly To Cut Costs

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