The incident occurred after a rocket attack from the direction of Kuwait killed three individuals and injured five others in Khor Al-Zubair, near Basra. In response, protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate, prompting strong condemnation from both Pakistan and Kuwait. Pakistan's Foreign Office stated that such acts are inconsistent with established diplomatic norms and international law, particularly referencing the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. They called for accountability and reaffirmed their solidarity with Kuwait.
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Pakistan Condemns Storming of Kuwaiti Consulate in Basra, Iraq
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On April 8, 2026, Pakistan condemned the storming and vandalism of the Kuwaiti consulate in Basra, Iraq, following a deadly rocket attack that killed at least three people. The Pakistani Foreign Office emphasized the violation of diplomatic norms and called for a thorough investigation into the incident.
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