17 Apr 2023 | 10:39 AM UTC
Pakistan: Jamaat-e-Islami protesting outside the Statistics Department in Karachi April 17
Protest by Jamaat-e-Islami is ongoing outside the Statistics Department in Karachi, Pakistan, April 17. Increased security likely.
Event
The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) party is protesting outside the Statistics Department in Karachi April 17 to denounce census-related issues.
Increased security is likely in the vicinity of the Statistics Department. Localized transport disruptions cannot be ruled out, especially if protesters block roadways. Police may disperse crowds if gatherings become disruptive, possibly leading to clashes.
Advice
Avoid the protest. Heed all official traffic and security advisories. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area.
