Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 09:43am on 18 Apr 2025,Friday International
Over 170 individuals have been arrested across Pakistan following a series of over 10 mob attacks on U.S.-based KFC outlets, driven by anti-American sentiment and opposition to Israel's military actions in Gaza. Incidents occurred in major cities including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Protesters vandalized KFC locations, often armed with sticks. In one incident near Lahore, a KFC employee was fatally shot; the motive remains unclear. Security measures have been heightened at numerous KFC locations, especially in Lahore. While the Islamist political party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) distanced itself from the violence, one of its members was among those arrested. The unrest reflects broader protests in Muslim-majority countries against Western brands perceived as supportive of Israel. (PC: Reuters)
