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Pakistani Students Face Violence, Internet Blackout in Iran

1/16/2026

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Pakistani students returning from Iran on January 15 report gunshots and campus violence.
Riots were frequent, and students were confined to dormitories after 4 p.m.
An internet blackout hindered communication, prompting many to contact the Pakistani embassy.
A Pakistani diplomat noted a surge of calls seeking assistance.
Rimsha Akbar, a student, said she felt secure during final exams amid unrest, while Iran faces over 2,600 deaths.

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Story summary

Pakistani students returning from Iran on January 15 report gunshots and campus violence.
Riots were frequent, and students were confined to dormitories after 4 p.m.
An internet blackout hindered communication, prompting many to contact the Pakistani embassy.
A Pakistani diplomat noted a surge of calls seeking assistance.
Rimsha Akbar, a student, said she felt secure during final exams amid unrest, while Iran faces over 2,600 deaths.