3 killed, over 60 injured in Pakistan's Independence Day celebrations

At least three people, including an 8-year-old girl, were killed and over 60 others suffered gunshot wounds during Independence Day celebrations in Pakistan's Karachi due to "reckless" aerial firing.

Authorities condemned the practice as reckless and dangerous, urging citizens to mark Independence Day in safer ways, according to media reports.

Police have initiated their investigation and assured that strict action will be taken against those found involved in aerial firing.

According to a report obtained by ARY News, at least 42 people, including five women, lost their lives in firing incidents across Karachi in January.