Fury on Pakistan streets, 20 dead

Protests erupted across Pakistan following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by US-Israel airstrikes, resulting in 20 deaths and many injuries.

Karachi witnessed the bloodiest clashes, with at least 10 deaths as mobs attacked the US Consulate. Protesters from the Shia community gathered in large numbers, demanding revenge against the US and Israel.

Authorities imposed curfews in several regions, including Skardu, where unrest led to additional fatalities. The Pakistani government condemned the attacks, calling for calm and urging peaceful protests. Officials expressed solidarity with the grieving citizens of Iran while stressing the importance of maintaining order.