At Least Nine Killed in Violent Clashes Between Police and Protesters in Karachi
Summary
At least nine people were killed and over thirty injured during violent clashes between police and pro-Iran protesters near the US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, amid broader demonstrations in multiple cities.
Key Points
- At least nine people died in violent clashes between police and protesters near the US Consulate in Karachi.
- Over 32 injured people were admitted to Karachi's Civil Hospital following the clashes.
- Hundreds of pro-Iran protesters demonstrated in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad following US and Israel attacks on Iran.
- A UN office in Gilgit was set on fire after protests, leading to a curfew in Gilgit-Baltistan.