Pakistan: Pakistan Peoples Party plans to stage protests in district headquarters of Sindh Province April 25

Event

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) plans to stage demonstrations in district headquarters across Sindh Province April 25 to demand same-day polls for national and provincial assemblies. The move is to oppose a recent court verdict that mandated polls for Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces by mid-May. The largest rally is planned at the Karachi Press Club, 16:00. Venue and timing details of other protests are not immediately clear. Gatherings will likely involve dozens to a few hundred people. Popular rally sites include government buildings, press clubs, public squares, and major traffic intersections.

Security personnel will probably monitor rallies and may try to disperse especially disruptive crowds. Localized transport disruptions are likely near large gatherings, especially if demonstrators block or march along roadways. Activists may engage in minor clashes with security personnel and/or members of rival parties like the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) that support early scheduling of provincial elections.

Advice

Avoid protests as a standard security precaution. Allow additional travel time near gatherings. Monitor trusted local media for updates on protest details. Follow all security personnel instructions.