At least 22 people have been killed and more than 120 injured after violent protests erupted in Karachi and Gilgit‑Baltistan, where demonstrators attempted to storm the U.S. Consulate Karachi, according to officials and agency reports.
The unrest followed reported U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, sparking large demonstrations across several parts of Pakistan. Police and hospital authorities in Karachi said dozens of injured protesters were receiving treatment, with some in critical condition.
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In Gilgit-Baltistan, police official Asghar Ali said at least 12 people were killed and over 80 wounded during clashes with security forces, while protesters also attacked offices linked to the United Nations and government institutions. Authorities said UN personnel were unharmed.
Pakistan’s president, Asif Ali Zardari, expressed deep sorrow over reports concerning Iran’s leadership and extended condolences, according to an official statement.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy Pakistan said it was monitoring demonstrations at diplomatic facilities in Karachi and Lahore, as well as planned protests in Islamabad and Peshawar. Security forces have since increased deployment, with officials saying the situation is gradually being brought under control.