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Pakistan Enforces Curfew After Deadly Protests Over Khamenei's Death

3/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Pakistan imposed a three-day curfew in northern regions after protests over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a United States-Israel attack.
At least 32 people died, including 12 in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Demonstrators attacked United Nations offices and the United States consulate in Karachi.
Authorities increased security around United States diplomatic missions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over Khamenei's death.

History

Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 marked the overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, leading to the establishment of the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This shift ended centuries of monarchy and initiated a regime opposing Western influence, particularly from the U.S. and Israel. The recent protests in Pakistan following Khamenei's death reflect ongoing regional tensions rooted in this revolutionary legacy.

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Story summary

Pakistan imposed a three-day curfew in northern regions after protests over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a United States-Israel attack.
At least 32 people died, including 12 in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Demonstrators attacked United Nations offices and the United States consulate in Karachi.
Authorities increased security around United States diplomatic missions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over Khamenei's death.

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