Nine killed near US consulate in Pakistan

Online Desk  :  At least nine persons were injured as clashes broke out between police and demonstrators protesting against US and Israeli strikes on Iran outside the US consulate in Karachi on Sunday, rescue officials confirmed, reports Al Jazeera. The protesters gathered outside the consulate on MT Khan Road and tried to enter its premises, pelting stones. The police resorted to heavy shelling to control the situation, reports Geo News. Law enforcement agencies, including police and Rangers, have intensified security in the area to prevent further violence and ensure public safety. Meanwhile, traffic movement in the area was severely affected...

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Online Desk  :  At least nine persons were injured as clashes broke out between police and demonstrators protesting against US and Israeli strikes on Iran outside the US consulate in Karachi on Sunday, rescue officials confirmed, reports Al Jazeera. The protesters gathered outside the consulate on MT Khan Road and tried to enter its premises, pelting stones. The police resorted to heavy shelling to control the situation, reports Geo News.

Law enforcement agencies, including police and Rangers, have intensified security in the area to prevent further violence and ensure public safety. Meanwhile, traffic movement in the area was severely affected due to the protest. Authorities closed the road from Sultanabad leading towards Mai Kolachi, causing significant traffic congestion.

According to Karachi traffic police, vehicles coming from Jinnah Bridge are being diverted towards II Chundrigar Road, traffic from Boat Basin is being given a U-turn at Mai Kolachi Phatak, and vehicles from PIDC are being sent back.