Pakistan: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party to stage demonstration at Karachi Press Club, Sindh Province, July 23

Event

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party will protest at the Karachi Press Club, Sindh Province, July 23 to denounce the recent burning of the Quran in Sweden; activists will reportedly gather in the afternoon. Well-attended previous demonstrations have attracted hundreds of participants.

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

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.