Pakistan: Protest by public sector workers ongoing at Civil Secretariat in Lahore as of the evening of July 10

Event

Government workers are protesting at the Civil Secretariat in Lahore, as of the evening of July 10, over various issues, including demanding better pay, protesting against inflation, and denouncing the administration. Local media and social media posts indicate that localized transport disruptions are occurring in the vicinity of the rally site.

Authorities will likely monitor the protest and deploy additional security. Police may disperse crowds if gatherings become disruptive, possibly leading to clashes.

Advice

Avoid all protests and allow additional travel time if operating nearby the protest site. Monitor local media for updated information about security and road conditions. Heed all official traffic and security advisories. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area.