Two anti-privatization protesters killed in Pakistan

At least two people were killed and another 10 injured in Karachi on Tuesday after police allegedly opened fire on a demonstration held to protest the planned partial privatization of Pakistan's national carrier, according to officials and eyewitnesses.<br>Security forces also used teargas, rubber bullets and water cannons in a bid to disperse hundreds of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees marching toward Karachi's international airport on Tuesday.<br>Footage broadcast on local television channels showed police and paramilitary troops hurling teargas canisters and firing into the air as panicked protesters ran for shelter amid billowing smoke.