At Least Nine Killed in Violent Clashes Between Police and Protesters in Karachi

At least nine people have died following violent clashes between police and protesters near the US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. A senior doctor at Karachi's Civil Hospital told BBC News that nine bodies were brought to the hospital after the clash, and at least 32 injured people were also admitted. Hundreds of pro-Iran protesters had taken to the streets in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad following attacks by the US and Israel on Iran. An official from the private rescue organization Edhi Foundation also confirmed that nine bodies and dozens of injured people were taken to the hospital.

The clashes reportedly began when police tried to prevent protesters from entering the consulate premises. Police have not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.

Meanwhile, a United Nations official stated that a UN office in Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan administered by Pakistan, was set on fire. Police also confirmed that a curfew was imposed in the area after hundreds of people protested. Shia organizations had announced protests in various cities, including Islamabad.