The recent clashes outside the Sindh Assembly in Karachi mark a significant escalation in the ongoing protests led by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI). On February 14, 2026, tensions peaked as police used teargas and baton charges to disperse JI activists attempting to stage a sit-in over Karachi's civic issues. According to Geo.tv, the protest was part of the 'Jeenay Do Karachi Ko' campaign, demanding improvements in the city's infrastructure and services. Despite police efforts to block the march, several JI workers managed to reach the Assembly premises. The Frontier Post reported that initial negotiations between JI leaders and the police failed, leading to the confrontation. JI's Muhammad Farooq emphasized their right to protest peacefully, stating, 'Every citizen has the right to go there.' The situation remained tense with heavy police deployment and roadblocks causing significant traffic disruptions, as noted by Aaj TV.