Pakistan: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party to demonstrate at Karachi Press Club, Sindh Province, from 16:00 July 23 /update 1

Event

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party will protest at the Karachi Press Club, Sindh Province, on July 23 to denounce the recent burning of the Quran in Sweden; activists will reportedly gather from 16:00. Previous demonstrations that were well-attended attracted hundreds of participants.

Authorities will likely monitor the rally and may move to disperse overly disruptive crowds. Demonstrators are likely to march along or block roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions. Clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near the gathering site. Heed all official transport and security advisories.