30 Jun 2023 | 01:34 PM UTC
Pakistan: Balochistan National Party to block roads across Balochistan Province July 3
Balochistan National Party plans to block roads across Balochistan Province, Pakistan, July 3. Transport disruptions are likely.
Event
The Balochistan National Party (BNP) plans to protest across Balochistan Province on July 3 to denounce instability in the province. Organizers have yet to announce the start time of the action, in which participants will attempt to block all national highways. Related protests may occur across the province. Typical gathering sites include government buildings, prominent squares in city centers, and main thoroughfares. Participation will likely vary depending on location but may reach the hundreds, particularly in major cities such as Quetta and Gwadar. The BNP has also called for province-wide demonstrations on July 8 and a shutdown strike on July 14.
Transport disruptions are likely due to the blockade on July 3. Authorities will likely monitor all related protest activities. Police may disperse crowds if gatherings become disruptive, possibly leading to clashes.
Advice
Allow additional travel time, especially for journeys using national highways in the province on July 3. Avoid all demonstrations as a security precaution. Leave the area immediately if violence breaks out.
