Karachi aerial firing: Pakistan Independence Day turns deadly: 3 killed, over 60 injured
Thursday, 14 August 2025 () Pakistan's Independence Day celebrations in Karachi turned tragic as reckless aerial firing resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a senior citizen and an 8-year-old girl. Over 60 others sustained gunshot injuries across the city. This incident follows a disturbing trend, with Karachi experiencing a high number of shooting-related fatalities earlier in the year.