Pakistan in March 2026: the most important developments in society
In March 2026, Pakistan saw protests following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. At least nine people were killed during a violent protest outside the U.S. consulate in Karachi, with reports of gunfire and charred motorcycles at the scene, and some reports said a mob stormed the consulate grounds. The protests were part of larger demonstrations across the country. In Islamabad, authorities imposed Section 144 to ban public gatherings, and protesters set fire to a UN office building. Pakistan's Hindu community marked the Holi festival with simplicity after an appeal by President Zardari, who cited the situation in the Gulf.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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