Protests across Pakistan have escalated dramatically following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by a U.S.-Israeli airstrike, resulting in at least 22 deaths and numerous injuries. Reports indicate that 10 protesters were killed in Karachi as they attempted to storm the U.S. consulate, prompting security forces to use live ammunition to disperse crowds. The unrest has spread to major cities, including Islamabad and Skardu, where security forces have employed tear gas and rubber bullets to control the situation. Thousands gathered near Islamabad's Red Zone, intensifying fears of a broader regional conflict as tensions rise in the Middle East (Middle East Eye, March 2, 2026; South China Morning Post, March 2, 2026).
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Protests In Pakistan Against Khamenei'S Assassination, 22 Dead
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Protests in Pakistan surge after Iran's Supreme Leader is killed by a U.S.-Israeli strike, leading to 22 deaths. Tensions escalate, prompting government calls for unity amid fears of regional confl...
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