Pakistan: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan party to protest in Karachi, Sindh Province, Jan. 11

Event

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) party plan to protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office in Karachi, Sindh Province, Jan. 11. Activists are seeking to demand early elections and other political concessions. Organizers may change venue locations or times on short notice if police prevent them from assembling or due to organizational-related issues.

Authorities will almost certainly monitor the demonstration and attempt to disperse the gathering if it is especially disruptive. Clashes between protesters and police, as well as MQM-P activists and supporters of opposing rival political groups, cannot be ruled out. Activists may march along or block nearby roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions. Localized business disruptions are possible in the event of a large turnout.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a standard security precaution. Allow extra time to reach destinations near the impacted area through Jan. 11. Plan accordingly for possible localized business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.