Demonstrators belonging to Jamaat-e-Islami student wing clashed with police as they tried to march towards the French consulate in Karachi earlier today
The clash took place near Teen Talwar outside the French consulate.
Police fired teargas shells and used water canon to break up the protest.
Participants were staging a protest against the publication of blasphemous caricatures by satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo.
A photo journalist, identified as Asif Hasan, was shot in the chest. He was rushed to Jinnah Hospital.
Dr Seemi Jamali, head of the Emergency Department, has confirmed that Hasan is in critical condition.
Angry protesters mostly members of Islami Jamiat Tulba (IJT) broke windows of several vehicles and pelted police with stones.
Later, demonstrators staged a sit-in at Teen Talwar, where traffic was suspended.
Police say they have rounded up several members of Islami Jamiat Tulba (IJT). Rangers personnel also reached the scene to help police disperse the protestors.
It is absolutely unclear why smashing windows and shooting people in Karachi will help to stop the publication of similar cartoons in France.
