At least nine people were killed, and dozens were injured after clashes broke out between police and protesters on MT Khan Road in Pakistan`s Karachi on Sunday as people from the Shia community in large numbers marched towards the US Consulate following the killing of Iran`s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli strikes. PICS/AFP  

As Ramadan begins, cities across Pakistan come alive with prayers. From bustling marketplaces to serene mosques, here are glimpses of how the country welcomed Islam’s holiest month with faith, reflection, and charity. PICS/AFP