The U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar has temporarily suspended operations due to ongoing protests and heightened security concerns across several Pakistani cities. The U.S. mission in Pakistan has canceled all visa and American Citizen Services appointments at its embassy in Islamabad and consulates in Karachi and Lahore, citing protest activity around these diplomatic sites. A security alert advised American citizens to avoid large crowds and stay updated on local news as authorities in Punjab and Islamabad imposed Section 144 to ban public gatherings in an effort to contain the unrest.
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Violent Protests In Karachi Following Khamenei Assassination, 10 Dead
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The U.S. Consulate in Peshawar has suspended operations amid escalating protests in Pakistan, following the assassination of Iranian leader Khamenei. U.S. Marines reportedly fired on protesters at the Karachi consulate, resulting in at least 10 deaths, prompting a suspension of all visa services ac…
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