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US Missions in Pakistan Suspend Operations Amid Deadly Protests
The United States Embassy Islamabad and US consulates in Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar have temporarily suspended operations amid widespread protests across Pakistan following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
In an official statement posted on X, the embassy announced the cancellation of all visa appointments through March 6 due to security concerns. Demonstrations erupted nationwide, with clashes reportedly resulting in at least 23 deaths.
Protests intensified outside the US Consulate in Karachi, where gunfire was reported, and in Lahore, where law enforcement used tear gas to disperse crowds. Authorities imposed Section 144 in several regions, banning public gatherings.
The US issued a security alert advising American personnel to restrict movements and urging US citizens in Pakistan to avoid large gatherings and monitor local updates. The embassy emphasized that normal operations would resume only once conditions stabilize.
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