Lahore – U.S. Embassy in Islamabad U.S. consulates and consulates across Pakistan have suspended all regular services effective March 2, 2026 due to serious security concerns resulting from nationwide unrest.
The sudden closure affected the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad as well as the U.S. Consulate there. Karachi, Lahoreand peshawar.
All regular services, including visa appointments, passport processing, U.S. citizen services, and routine consular assistance, have been suspended.
Officials confirmed a revised schedule would be announced at a later date, leaving thousands of visa applicants and U.S. citizens facing uncertainty. The move comes amid heightened tensions following news of the martyrdom of Iran’s supreme leader. Ali Khamenei It sparked widespread protests across Pakistan.
Protests broke out outside U.S. government facilities in several cities, clashes were reported and multiple casualties were confirmed. Rapidly increasing security concerns have made the safety of diplomatic staff and visitors a top priority for U.S. authorities.
Eyewitness accounts described chaotic scenes, a heavy security presence and rising tensions in sensitive areas near the diplomatic complex. While day-to-day operations will be suspended, officials say limited but essential services may continue to be provided in the event of a genuine emergency.
The unprecedented closure of US diplomatic missions across Pakistan indicates the severity of the situation. The ripple effect is expected to affect travelers, students, businesses and dual nationals alike, as visa processing is halted and citizen services are disrupted.
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