The U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar has temporarily halted operations due to ongoing protests and security concerns across Pakistan. The U.S. mission 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 sites. A security alert has been issued for American citizens to avoid large crowds, as authorities imposed Section 144 in Punjab and Islamabad to ban public gatherings. The protests erupted after the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike, leading to significant violence and unrest.
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U.S. Consulate Karachi Clashes Result In 10 Deaths Amid Protests
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The U.S. Consulate in Peshawar has suspended operations amid escalating protests following the assassination of Iranian leader Khamenei. U.S. Marines reportedly opened fire on protesters in Karachi, resulting in at least 10 deaths, as nationwide bans on gatherings were imposed to manage the unrest.
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