KARACHI: A fact-finding inquiry has been initiated into the violent protests outside the US Consulate in Karachi that left 11 people dead and 41 injured following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The investigation is being led by a committee formed under the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh. Read More: Sugar inquiry report consists […]
Karachi unrest
US mission suspended visa services amid unrest
The United States (US) has suspended routine visa operations across Pakistan, citing the prevailing security situation following days of unrest in major cities. In notices issued to applicants, the US Embassy in Islamabad and its consulates announced the cancellation of all visa appointments through Friday, March 6. The suspension applies to facilities in Islamabad, Lahore […]
Karachi closes key artery amid heightened security
Traffic authorities shut down a major thoroughfare in Karachi on Tuesday, citing the prevailing security situation, as restrictions on public gatherings continued across the province. Read More: Home minister, mayor and IG review Karachi security, traffic flow According to an early morning alert issued by the Karachi Traffic Police, both sides of MT Khan Road were […]