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    France permanently closes Karachi Consulate over budget constraints

    Saba QamarAugust 31, 2026 1 min read
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    France has permanently closed its consulate in Karachi, with the French Consulate formally announcing the closure. In a farewell message to the city, the consulate said, “Goodbye Karachi.” The French a…

    The French Consulate expressed its gratitude to its friends and partners in Karachi for their support and cooperation. Also Read:Pakistan, France agree to bolster cooperation on multilateral affairs.

    Last month, French Consul General in Karachi Alexis, speaking at an event held to mark France’s National Day, said the French government had decided to close the Consul General’s office in Karachi for budgetary reasons. The closure marks the end of France’s consular presence in Karachi, with consular services expected to be handled through other French diplomatic channels.

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    Written by Saba Qamar

    Aman-e-Pakistan Senior Journalist & Bureau Reporter

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