Pakistan: Activists call for protest outside Pakistan Medical Commission in Islamabad 09:00 Oct. 5

Event

Students plan to protest outside the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) in Islamabad at 09:00 Oct. 5. Participants intend to demand the PMC withdraw the requirement for medical students to pass the National Licensing Exam (NLE). Participation in the protest will likely be several dozen to a couple of hundred people.

Security personnel will likely monitor the protest and may try to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Clashes between protesters and police are possible. Protesters may march along or block nearby roadways, causing localized transport disruptions.

Advice

Avoid the protest due to possible violence. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Do not attempt to cross roadblocks, as protesters may react violently. Allow additional travel time in the area.