22 dead nationwide as pro‑Iran protests turn violent across Pakistan

2026-03-02 - 13:33

At least 22 people were killed and more than 120 injured as nationwide pro‐Iran protests in Pakistan turned violent, with the deadliest clashes erupting in Karachi where security guards at the U.S. consulate opened fire after demonstrators breached the outer wall. Unrest also spread to Gilgit‐Baltistan, where thousands attacked U.N. offices, leaving 12 dead. Authorities urged calm as tensions escalated following the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei.