19 May 2023 | 10:46 AM UTC
Pakistan: Jamaat-e-Islami to stage rallies in Lahore May 21 and in Peshawar May 24
Jamaat-e-Islami plans to protest in Pakistan's Lahore, May 21, and Peshawar, May 24. Increased security likely.
Event
The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) party plans to hold demonstrations in Lahore on May 21 and in Peshawar on May 24 to protest against inflation. Organizers have yet to announce the start times and locations of the events, which could draw hundreds of participants. Additional demonstrations may occur in Lahore and Peshawar or nationwide in the coming days.
Authorities will likely increase security in the vicinity of demonstration sites. Typical gathering sites include government buildings, prominent squares in city centers, and main thoroughfares. Demonstrators could march on or block roadways, causing localized transport disruptions. Clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Exercise caution and allow additional travel time near potential protest sites. Monitor trusted local sources for updates on rallies and related disruptions, as organizers may not announce time or location details in advance. Heed all official traffic and security advisories. Leave the area immediately if violence occurs.
