US Withdraws Diplomatic Staff from Karachi and Lahore Amid Pro-Iran Protests

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•The US ordered non-emergency consular staff to leave Karachi and Lahore on March 4, 2026.
•The withdrawal was prompted by protests supporting Iran occurring in major Pakistani cities.
•The US consulates in Karachi and Lahore remain operational with limited staff.
•The decision aims to reduce risk to US diplomatic personnel amid security concerns.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the US decides to fully close its consulates in Karachi and Lahore diplomatic and consular services in Pakistan would be severely limited, potentially straining US-Pakistan relations and affecting visa and aid processes.

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🌍Islamic Republic of Iran 🌍Pakistan 🌍United States of America

Organizations

🏛Government of Pakistan 🏛United States Department of State

People

👤Anwar ul Haq Kakar(Prime Minister of Pakistan)👤Joe Biden(US President)

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REGIONALSouth China Morning Post - TopUS pulls diplomatic staff from Karachi, Lahore amid pro-Iran protests in Pakistan REGIONALThe Straits Times - WorldUS orders non-emergency consular staff in Karachi, Lahore to leave Pakistan

The United States has withdrawn non-emergency diplomatic staff from its consulates in Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan, due to ongoing pro-Iran protests. This move reflects concerns about the safety of US personnel amid rising tensions in Pakistan. The withdrawal could affect diplomatic relations and consular services between the US and Pakistan during a period of regional unrest.