Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz has shown support for the protests in Lahore, which erupted after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was martyred.
In a post on X, Maryam said, “I have directed the police and administration to understand the sentiments of the protesters and to deal with them with respect and dignity. Arrangements for iftar are being made for the protesters.”
میں نے پولیس اور انتظامیہ کو ہدایت کی ہے کہ مظاہرین کے احساسات کو سمجھا جائے اور ان کے ساتھ عزت و احترام کے ساتھ پیش آیا جائے۔ مظاہرین کے لیے افطار کا بندوبست کیا جا رہا ہے۔ ہر مسلمان اس وقت دکھی اور اشکبار ہے مگر اپنے ملک، اپنے شہروں میں امن و امان قائم رکھنا بھی ہم سب کا اولین…
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) March 1, 2026
Showing support, she added, “Every Muslim is grieving and tearful at this moment, but maintaining peace and security in our country and our cities is also our foremost duty. Fulfill this duty. In this hour of sorrow, we are all one.”
The Central Anjuman Gilgit-Baltistan has called on Muslims to stage peaceful protests.
Protests in Karachi
Earlier, nine people died in Karachi after protesters clashed with law enforcement personnel near the US Consulate.
Law enforcement personnel resorted to teargas shelling and baton-charge to control the situation at the US Consulate in Karachi.
The US Embassy in Islamabad said: “We are monitoring reports of ongoing demonstrations at the US Consulate General in Karachi and Lahore, as well as calls for additional demonstrations at the US Embassy in Islamabad and Consulate General Peshawar.
“We advise US citizens in Pakistan to monitor local news and observe good personal security practices, including being aware of your surroundings, avoiding large crowds, and ensuring your STEP (Smart Traveller Enrollment Programme) registration is up to date.”
