US EditionSeveral arrested, injured as police disperse JI protest in Karachi
Police detained at least nine Jamaat-e-Islami workers and seized their sound system after protesters violated Section 144 and entered the Red Zone, officials said.
- On February 14, 2026, police dispersed Jamaat-e-Islami workers during their sit-in outside the Sindh Assembly in Karachi.
- The JI announced the sit-in for February 14 to protest the Sindh government's failure on Karachi's roads, drainage, and local bodies, but authorities denied permission citing Section 144 prohibiting Red Zone entry.
- Authorities seized a party sound system and detained at least nine JI workers; police said workers pelted stones, injuring three police officers, while at least one JI worker was hurt by baton charges and teargas shells.
- The provincial administration warned that no one will be allowed to take the law into their own hands as hundreds of JI activists remain assembled near the Sindh Assembly, with police maintaining a strong presence.
- JI leaders accused the provincial PPP of 'fascism' and undemocratic arrests, while Muhammad Farooq said tear gas use showed government failure and demanded workers' release.
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In Karachi, Pakistan, activists of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) have caused widespread unrest. A demonstration was held outside the Sindh Assembly as part of the "Let Karachi Live" campaign. However, when the protesters broke through security cordons and attempted to enter the "Red Zone," police resorted to tear gas and lathicharge to stop them.
Several arrested, injured as police disperse JI protest in Karachi
The Karachi police on Saturday clashed with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) protesters outside the Sindh Assembly, arresting party workers as the situation left many injured and caused traffic disruptions in the area. The protest is being led by Munim Zafar, the party’s Karachi chief, to demand solutions to the city’s long-standing civic problems and a more empowered city government. According to a statement by JI, "peaceful citizens protesting for Karachi…
Karachi police clash with Jamaat-i-Islami workers outside Sindh Assembly
KARACHI: Police clashed with Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) workers outside the Sindh Assembly on Saturday. Footage aired on television showed police using tear gas, with workers running while covering their faces. The JI had announced that it would stage a sit-in outside the Sindh Assembly on Feb 14 to protest what it described as the Sindh government’s “failure to address Karachi’s issues” and alleged interference in the city’s institutions. Speaking on…
Jamaat-e-Islami announces sit-ins at 10 locations across Karachi
Sindh minister says JI protesters violated Section 144.Police seize sound system, detain at least ten JI protesters.Authorities warn no one allowed to take law into their hands.Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi chief Monem Zafar on Saturday announced...
JI announces protests at 10 Karachi spots after Police clash
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has declared it will stage demonstrations at 10 different locations across Karachi today, following a confrontation with police that led to the detention of more than 10 party activists. Karachi JI Ameer Monem Zafar made the announcement after law enforcement personnel used tear gas and baton charges to stop party workers from holding a sit-in outside the Sindh Assembly. The protest was part of JI’s “Jeenay Do Karac…
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