At least nine people were killed and 12 injured during violent clashes between protesters and security forces outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The incident occurred as demonstrators attempted to breach the diplomatic compound's security perimeter along Mai Kolachi Road, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
Rescue 1122 Sindh confirmed multiple casualties, with many victims reported in critical condition. Hospitals near the consulate received injured individuals amid heightened tensions. Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has demanded a full police report and ordered enhanced security measures at sensitive locations across Pakistan's southern Sindh province.
The clash underscores ongoing security challenges in Pakistan's commercial hub, which hosts numerous foreign diplomatic missions. Authorities have not yet disclosed the protesters' specific demands or organizational affiliations.
