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Summary
Violent protests erupted in Pakistan's major cities following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Demonstrations outside the U.S. consulate in Karachi turned deadly, with at least nine people killed as protesters stormed the compound, clashed with police, and smashed windows. Authorities in Islamabad imposed Section 144 as similar protests turned violent in the capital. The nationwide death toll from these events subsequently climbed to at least 21 individuals.
Normalcy has since returned to Karachi following the unrest. The imposition of Section 144 in Islamabad represented a government measure to restrict public gatherings and restore order. These events highlight significant public reaction within Pakistan to regional developments.
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USViolent protests erupted outside the U.S. consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, after the killing of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. At least nine people were killed as demonstrators stormed the consulate, clashed with police, and smashed windows. Normalcy has since returned to the city.
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Mar 2
IRProtests erupted in Islamabad, Pakistan, following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. Authorities imposed Section 144 in Islamabad as demonstrations turned violent, with reports indicating at least 9 people were killed when protesters stormed the US Consulate. The death toll from the protests in Pakistan has climbed to at least 21.
person:khameneiplace:islamabad
Mar 2
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