CM directs to conduct investigation into U.S. Consulate incident, expresses sorrow over Khamenei's martyrdom

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Mar, 2026) The Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has expressed his deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

He said that in this hour of grief, the people of Sindh stand in equal solidarity with Iran and all those who are mourning.

The Chief Minister said that a deeply tragic incident occurred at the U.S. Consulate, resulting in the loss of human lives.

He directed that an impartial investigation be conducted into the U.S. Consulate incident.

At a time when the country is facing a war-like situation, it is inappropriate to sabotage peace and order, the Chief Minister said.

He contacted religious leaders including Allama Shehenshah Naqvi, Allama Shabbir Meesami, and others and urged the scholars to ensure that public sentiments are controlled at all costs.

Allama Shehenshah Naqvi and others spoke about holding a gathering (Majlis) at Numaish.

The Chief Minister directed the administration and police to provide full security for the gathering.

He appealed to all religious scholars and people of different schools of thought to guide the public toward maintaining peace and order.

He also expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the U.S. Consulate incident.

The government cannot allow anyone to take the law into their own hands, the Chief Minister said.

He directed the administration and police to ensure that law and order are maintained at all costs.

The Chief Minister urged the citizens to cooperate and said that the protection of the life and property of the public is the government’s top priority.