Pakistan: Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan party to protest at all district press clubs nationwide March 3

Event

The Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) party plans to stage protests at all district press clubs across Pakistan March 3 to denounce the impact of inflation. Participation is likely to vary depending on location but may reach the hundreds, particularly in major cities, including Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad. Organizers have yet to announce the start times of the events.

Authorities will almost certainly deploy additional security in and around larger protest sites. Increased security measures and the presence of large numbers of people will likely cause localized disruptions. Police may disperse crowds if gatherings become disruptive, possibly leading to clashes. While bystanders are unlikely to be targeted, they would face a significant threat near any violence.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a precaution. Plan routes circumventing the demonstration sites and allow additional time for travel. Heed all official traffic and security advisories. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area.