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Pakistan Restores Order After Deadly Karachi Clashes at U.S. Consulate

Authorities opened a joint probe into the Karachi clashes, with security tightened at diplomatic sites.

Overview

  • Hospital and rescue officials reported roughly 8–10 fatalities in Karachi and dozens wounded, with many showing bullet injuries.
  • Hundreds of pro‑Iran demonstrators breached outer security and smashed windows at the consulate perimeter, while officials rejected claims the main building was set on fire.
  • Unrest tied to Khamenei’s killing spread to other cities, including the burning of a United Nations office in Skardu and rallies in Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar, with curfews and army deployment reported in Gilgit‑Baltistan.
  • The Sindh government established a high‑level joint investigation team to review the incident as federal and provincial leaders appealed for calm and lawful protests.
  • The U.S. Embassy said it is monitoring demonstrations around American missions and urged U.S. citizens in Pakistan to avoid large gatherings and follow security advisories.