At least nine people were killed when pro-Iranian protesters clashed with police as they tried to storm the gates of the US Consulate in Pakistan's main port city of Karachi on Sunday.
Faisal Edhi, who runs Edhi Foundation, a rescue service, said several of those injured were in serious condition and the death toll could rise further. Chief Police Surgeon Summaiya Syed Tariq also confirmed the death toll.
Police opened fire on the protesters who were attempting to break into the US Consulate, Edhi said. Local media reported that hundreds of people had gathered at the building on Sunday morning to condemn the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in coordinated attacks by the US and Israel. Police in Karachi used teargas and fired warning shots to disperse the crowds, media including Dawn said.
"Protesters have been pushed back at a safe distance from the US Consulate," a spokesperson for Sindh Police said by phone. Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar said in a statement that "no one will be allowed to take the law into their hands."
Dubai's nightmare scenario unfolded Saturday: Defense systems repelling Iranian missiles and drones over its famous skyscrapers, explosions and plumes of black smoke rising out of the city-state's most celebrated neighborhood.
Local authorities said four people were injured in a fire at Palm Jumeirah, the man-made island that's famous for its luxury hotels, resorts and attractions. A high-end hotel there was hit by parts of a missile that was either intercepted or got knocked off its trajectory.
Dubai's main airport, the world's busiest aviation hub, was partially damaged by a suspected aerial strike on one of its terminal buildings. The airport operator said the hub "sustained minor damage" and it was quickly contained.
On Sunday morning, two people were injured after debris from an intercepted drone fell on the backyard of two homes. Sounds of interceptor blasts shook the city several times in the early hours of the morning and overnight.
Iran launched an unprecedented wave of airstrikes in the region in response to US and Israeli strikes starting Saturday, targeting American bases and fracturing the emirate's long-held image of a haven in a tough neighborhood. Dubai has prided itself on its unshakable security and safety. Many still leave their cars and homes unlocked.
But social media is full of videos of interceptors and objects flying in the sky, an unthinkable scene in the emirate. Restaurants in the Dubai International Financial Center, the Middle East's main financial hub, unexpectedly asked customers to pay and leave so they could close early.
The Islamic world, including the United Arab Emirates, is observing the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from sunrise to sundown. Many cafes and restaurants usually remain open late into the night and offer late-night dining options and services.
Panic buying in some supermarkets prompted Emirati authorities to issue a statement and reassure residents that there is ample supply of food. Strategic reserves of essential commodities are "robust, comprehensive and diversified," they said, asking people to refrain from stockpiling.
Despite the reassurances, many supermarket shelves were empty of meat, bread and rice. Some people headed to their nearest gas station to pick up some items as delivery drivers were seen hurtling down Dubai's relatively quiet highways.
The UAE announced that school will move to remote-learning for three days starting Monday and urged people via text messages to remain indoors.
Missiles struck a service center at a US base and residential buildings in Bahrain, and a drone hit Kuwait's airport, injuring some staff at a passenger terminal. The American base there was also hit, lightly injuringBloomberg Terminal three members of the Kuwaiti military. Qatar intercepted several waves of airstrikes and suspended flights, as did many others.
The UAE seems to have taken a major hit with authorities saying they intercepted 137 missiles and dealt with 209 drones including 14 that fell and caused material damage on Saturday. Bahrain said it intercepted 45 missiles and 9 drones and Qatar repelled 65 missiles.
The emirates partially closed its airspace and suspended flights in Dubai as it intercepted Iranian rockets. Debris fell in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, according to the state-run news agency. One person was killed after missiles were intercepted in an Abu Dhabi area, the agency reported.
Management in some Dubai buildings are asking residents to take shelter in basements, and fitness centers have messaged their clients to say they're temporarily closing. Some businesses have already asked workers to remain home while other shops closed their doors for the day.