# Pakistan
Latest news and articles about Pakistan
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Mass Protests Erupt Across Turkey, Greece and Pakistan After Strike on Iran and Reports of Khamenei’s Death
Mass demonstrations erupted in Turkey, Greece and Pakistan after a US‑Israeli strike on Iran and reports that Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, had been killed. Protesters gathered at US and Israeli diplomatic missions, raising the risk of broader regional escalation and diplomatic fallout for countries hosting Western military facilities.
Deadly Anti‑American Riots Rock Pakistan After Khamenei’s Killing, Threatening Diplomatic Security and Domestic Stability
Anti‑American protests across Pakistan on March 1, sparked by the killing of Iran’s supreme leader in a US‑Israel airstrike, left at least 20 dead and over 100 wounded. Demonstrators attacked diplomatic and international facilities in Islamabad, Karachi and Gilgit‑Baltistan, prompting a forceful security response and a ban on public protests in the capital.
Deadly Clash at US Consulate in Karachi After Reports of Khamenei's Death
Clashes outside the U.S. consulate in Karachi on March 1 left at least nine dead and about 20 injured after demonstrators, protesting the reported assassination of Iran’s supreme leader, tried to breach the compound. Pakistani security forces used tear gas and batons to repel the crowd, highlighting tensions between public sentiment and the state's obligation to protect foreign missions.
Airstrikes Rock Kabul as Afghan Air Defences Respond; Pakistan Cited as Source
Explosions in Kabul on 1 March prompted Afghan air-defence fire and a statement from Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid accusing Pakistan of conducting airstrikes on the capital. The event represents a potentially serious escalation of cross-border security operations and raises regional diplomatic and stability concerns.
Kabul Reports Pakistani Airstrikes as Air Defences Open — A Fraught Moment for Regional Stability
Afghan authorities said Pakistani aircraft struck Kabul on 1 March, prompting air-defence fire and a government claim that the situation is now under control. The reported strike — confirmed in a Taliban spokesman’s social-media post and carried by Xinhua — raises sovereignty, diplomatic and regional-stability questions, even as details and independent verification remain limited.
US Voices Support for Pakistan After Deadly Afghanistan Border Clashes, UN Urges Diplomacy
A deadly exchange of fire along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border on 26 February prompted a US statement backing Pakistan’s right to self‑defence and condolences to Pakistani officials. The UN called for diplomatic resolution, while the incident raises concerns about escalation along an already volatile frontier.
US Backs Pakistan’s Right to Self‑Defence After Fatal Afghanistan‑Pakistan Border Clash
A deadly exchange along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border on February 26 prompted the U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs to express condolences and affirm U.S. support for Pakistan’s right to self‑defence. The U.N. called for diplomatic resolution, underscoring concerns that localized clashes could escalate and destabilize the region.
Cross‑Border Strikes Escalate: Pakistan Says It Bombed Kabul as Both Sides Claim Heavy Losses
Pakistan launched airstrikes that struck Kabul and other Afghan provinces after both countries accused each other of attacking border posts. Conflicting casualty and territorial claims from Islamabad and Kabul point to a dangerous cycle of escalation with broader regional and humanitarian implications.
Pakistan Releases Video Claiming Airstrike on Kabul — A Risky Signal to Kabul and the Region
Pakistan's security agencies released a video claiming to show an airstrike on Kabul, a claim that remains unverified. The move is both a tactical message about counterterrorism and a diplomatic provocation with risks of regional escalation and legal controversy.
Kabul on Edge After Pakistan Airstrikes; City Tightens Security Amid Rising Cross‑Border Tensions
Pakistani airstrikes struck parts of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia on 27 February, prompting Kabul to tighten security with checkpoints and vehicle inspections. Afghan officials reported no casualties at the time, but the strikes heighten cross‑border tensions and raise broader regional stability concerns.
Pakistan Releases Footage Claiming Airstrike on Kabul, Raising Regional Tensions
Pakistan’s security agencies released video claiming an airstrike on Kabul, a move that, if verified, would represent a significant escalation in cross-border operations and heighten regional tensions. The footage serves both as a potential record of action and a strategic signal to militants and regional actors, with verification and diplomatic fallout now central concerns.
Pakistani Airstrikes Rip Across Afghan Provinces, Raising Fears of Wider Escalation
On February 27, Pakistani airstrikes struck parts of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, confirmed by Afghan government spokesman Mujahid; no casualties were reported. The strikes followed days of cross-border firefights and signal a marked escalation in Islamabad's response to threats it attributes to militants operating from Afghan soil.