On March 2, 2026, the US Consulate General in Peshawar temporarily halted operations, citing security concerns amid ongoing unrest in the region. The US Embassy in Islamabad will handle all consular services during this period. The suspension follows violent protests in Karachi on March 1, where an estimated 15,000-20,000 demonstrators breached security barriers, resulting in at least 8 fatalities and over 40 injuries, including police and journalists. The protests were triggered by the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli airstrike.
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Us Consulate In Peshawar Suspends Operations Amid Karachi Unrest
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The US Consulate in Peshawar has suspended operations due to security concerns following violent protests in Karachi, where at least 8 people were killed and over 40 injured as demonstrators stormed the consulate. The situation has led to heightened security measures across Pakistan.
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