Pakistan: Pakistan People's Party to hold rally in Lahore June 20

Event

The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) plans to rally at Liberty Chowk in Lahore, 19:00 June 20 to celebrate the birthday of Benazir Bhutto, a former prime minister from the party. Participation is unclear, but up to hundreds of people could join the event.

Authorities will likely deploy additional in the vicinity of potential rally sites. Localized transport disruptions are possible due to the presence of large numbers of people. Clashes between police and participants cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid all rallies as a security precaution. Allow additional travel time. 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. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area.