The Karachi protest 2025 took a tense turn on Monday as police used tear gas to stop a large group of demonstrators marching toward the CM House. The protest, organized by civil rights groups, aimed to highlight soaring inflation and long power outages across the city.
Protesters began their march peacefully from Numaish Chowrangi. But as they reached the Red Zone, police fired multiple rounds of tear gas to disperse the crowd. Dozens of protesters, including women and students, were seen coughing and fleeing the area.
Police Clash With Protesters During Karachi Protest 2025
Eyewitnesses claim there was no warning before police used force. “We were unarmed and peaceful,” said one protest leader. “They responded with tear gas instantly.”
Police officials defended the action, stating the group had entered a restricted zone near sensitive government buildings.
Traffic Gridlock Across Central Karachi
The Karachi protest 2025 caused hours-long traffic jams across Saddar, Clifton, PIDC, and Shahrah-e-Faisal. Many schools and offices were forced to shut early due to blocked roads and suspended public transport.
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Read police response on Dawn News – Karachi Protest
Political Response and Online Reaction
Opposition leaders condemned the police action, calling it “state violence.” Social media trends like #KarachiProtest2025 and #CMHouse dominated Twitter and Instagram for several hours.
