On February 16, 2026, an Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi remanded 30 Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) activists to jail on judicial remand related to charges of arson, vandalism, and damage to government property during a protest outside the Sindh Assembly. The protest, which escalated into violent clashes with police, saw demonstrators attempting to breach barricades, leading to significant injuries on both sides. Police deployed tear gas and baton charges, resulting in injuries to multiple officers and protesters. The Sindh government has stated that the protest was unauthorized, as the area around the Sindh Assembly is designated as a 'red zone' where political gatherings are prohibited. A spokesperson for the Sindh government claimed that JI activists initiated violence by removing barriers and attacking police officers, which prompted the police response (BOL News, February 15, 2026).
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Karachi Police Clash with Jamaat-e-Islami Activists During Protest
On February 16, 2026, 30 Jamaat-e-Islami activists were jailed after violent protests in Karachi against the Sindh government, highlighting escalating tensions and unauthorized gatherings in a 'red...
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Updated 14h agoArson and Vandalism Case: 30 JI Workers Remanded; One Hospitalized During HearingFEB 16, 9:00 AMRead →JI Vows to Force Sindh Govt to Yield to Karachi’s DemandsFEB 15, 11:39 AMRead →Karachi: Police book 30 JI activists over protest sit-in in red zoneFEB 15, 2:47 AMRead →“The Struggle Won’t Stop”: JI Karachi Chief Calls for 10 Sunday Sit-insFEB 14, 1:31 PMRead →Karachi: Police Use Tear Gas, Baton Charge Against JI Protesters Near Sindh AssemblyFEB 14, 10:02 AMRead →
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Updated 1 day agoMagistrate hands over 30 JI workers to police for a dayFEB 15, 5:35 PMRead →JI announces 10 sit-ins todayFEB 14, 6:08 PMRead →Several arrested, injured as Karachi police clash with JI protesters near Sindh AssemblyFEB 14, 9:54 AMRead →JI announces post-Ramazan protest driveFEB 13, 10:05 PMRead →Arrest orders ignite traders' revoltFEB 13, 10:05 PMRead →
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