Pakistan calls troops, orders 3-day curfew as 24 killed in pro-Iran rallies

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Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli attack, Pakistan has deployed its military and imposed a three-day curfew in parts of the Gilgit-Baltistan region. At least 24 people were killed and dozens injured on Sunday in clashes between protesters and security forces nationwide, prompting increased security around US diplomatic facilities. The curfew affects the districts of Gilgit, Skardu, and Shigar, where significant casualties occurred. Protesters also attacked UN offices in Skardu, including the UNMOGIP and UNDP, as well as a police station, school, and charity in Gilgit. The UN has stated that the safety of its personnel is a top priority.

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Protesters attacked the offices of UNMOGIP and UNDP in Skardu city.

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At least 12 protesters and one security officer were killed in Gilgit-Baltistan.

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The curfew was imposed in the districts of Gilgit, Skurdu, and Shigar.

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At least 24 people were killed and dozens injured in clashes between protesters and security forces.

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Pakistan called in the military and imposed a three-day curfew in some areas.

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Army deployed and some areas in northern Gilgit-Baltistan region put under curfew after deadly violence over Khamenei’s killing.Published On 2 Mar 2026Pakistan has called in the military and imposed a three-day curfew in some areas following deadly protests over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint United States-Israeli attack on Saturday.At least 24 people were killed and dozens injured in clashes between protesters and security forces across the country on Sunday, prompting authorities to tighten security around the US embassy and consulates.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Anger on Pakistan streets, 20 dead, after US-Israel strike kills Khameneilist 2 of 4World reacts to killing of Iran’s Khamenei by US, Israel forceslist 3 of 4Ten killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan’s Karachilist 4 of 4World reacts to US, Israel attack on Iran, Tehran retaliationend of listThe curfew was imposed before dawn Monday in the districts of Gilgit, Skurdu, and Shigar in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, where at least 12 protesters and one security officer were killed and dozens of others wounded during confrontations, according to an official statement.Of those, seven were killed in Gilgit, a rescue official said, while six others died in Skardu, a doctor told AFP news agency on Monday.Thousands of demonstrators on Sunday attacked the offices of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), which monitors the ceasefire along the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, and the UN Development Programme in Skardu city.Protesters also burned a police station and damaged a school and the offices of a local charity in Gilgit, according to officials.UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Monday said protesters became violent near the UNMOGIP Field Station, which was vandalised.“The safety and security of UN personnel and premises throughout the region remain our top priority, and we continue to closely monitor the situation,” Dujarric said.

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