Islamabad, March 1: Protests have erupted in Pakistan against U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, prompting the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad to advise its citizens to remain vigilant and adhere to safety protocols.
In a statement released on the social media platform X, the embassy noted that it is monitoring ongoing protests outside the U.S. consulates in Karachi and Lahore, as well as planned demonstrations at its Islamabad embassy and the consulate in Peshawar.
The embassy urged American citizens in Pakistan to stay informed about local news and to take necessary precautions for personal safety. They advised individuals to remain alert to their surroundings, avoid crowded areas, and ensure their STEP registration is up to date.
According to a report by Pakistani newspaper Dawn, clashes between protesters and law enforcement near the U.S. consulate on Mai Kolachi Road in Karachi resulted in the deaths of nine people and left 34 others injured on Sunday.
Mohammad Sabir Memon, Executive Director of the SMBB Institute of Trauma at Civil Hospital Karachi, confirmed that nine fatalities occurred during the protests, with 34 individuals sustaining injuries.
Police surgeon Dr. Sumaiya Syed also confirmed the nine deaths, stating that seven injured individuals were admitted to Aga Khan University Hospital and Fatimid Foundation, while others were treated at the trauma center of Civil Hospital. Two injured police officers were taken to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC).
Following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, protests intensified in Skardu district of Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan. In response to escalating tensions, authorities imposed a curfew in Skardu.
Reports indicate that protesters in Skardu and Gilgit set fire to offices of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). Additionally, a school, the office of the Superintendent of Police, and the Aga Khan Rural Support Program (AKRSP) office were also set ablaze.
The police in Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan announced the curfew, with the Pakistan Army deployed under Section 245 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. However, authorities stated that there have been no reports of casualties during these protests.
In light of the situation, security measures have been tightened across the region.
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