09 Feb 2022 | 03:20 AM UTC
Pakistan: Student groups plan to protest nationwide Feb. 9
Student groups plan to hold nationwide protests across Pakistan Feb. 9. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Various student groups plan to hold nationwide protests across Pakistan Feb. 9 to call for authorities to lift a ban on student unions. Gatherings are probable at government buildings, public squares, local press clubs, university campuses, and major intersections. Larger protests may involve hundreds of people. Several groups have announced the following gathering locations and times:
Islamabad: National Press Club, 14:00
Karachi: Karachi Press Club, 16:00
Lahore: Punjab Assembly, 14:00
Security forces will likely monitor the protests and may try to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Although most demonstrations are likely to pass peacefully, minor skirmishes between protesters and police remain possible. Localized transport disruptions are possible.
Advice
Avoid the protests due to possible clashes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Allow additional travel time near the protest; seek alternative routes to avoid the rally venue. Heed all security and traffic advisories.
