Violent unrest at the US Consulate in Karachi has prompted a bold demand from American activist Laura Loomer: cancel all visas and green cards for Pakistanis. The protests, sparked by US military action against Iran, saw demonstrators clash fiercely with security forces.
Loomer’s X post, directed at Secretary Rubio, insists on immediate suspensions. She recounted protesters’ failed attempts to infiltrate the secure perimeter, claiming six deaths and 20 injuries initially, followed by additional shootings that afternoon.
Labeling the intruders as terrorists seeking revenge for Iran’s losses, Loomer said US Marines neutralized the threat decisively. These claims lack independent verification, with ambiguities over who pulled the triggers and exact tolls.
Her tirade extended to Pakistan’s track record – from hiding bin Laden to nurturing anti-US and anti-India militancy. As Pakistan’s commercial powerhouse, Karachi frequently hosts such volatile gatherings against US interventions.
Silence from the State Department leaves Loomer’s ultimatum hanging, but it’s already stirring immigration hardliners. This flare-up echoes broader concerns about radical influences from Pakistan, a key but troubled US partner.
In the digital age, such posts can rapidly shape public opinion on border security. Policymakers face mounting pressure to reassess visa programs amid rising global threats, testing the balance between openness and vigilance.