Pakistan: Unionized lawyers to observe nationwide strike and related protests Sept. 14

Event

Legal practitioners affiliated with the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) will observe a nationwide strike and related protests Sept. 14 to demand several political concessions amid rising inflation. Although organizers did not immediately reveal specific assembly points, potential gathering sites include court facilities, government buildings, press clubs, public squares, and thoroughfares. Participation will vary by locale, with the highest turnout likely to occur in major urban centers. In Lahore, activists will gather at the city's High Court building and hold a protest march along GPO Chowk Mall Road.

Authorities will almost certainly increase security near rally sites and may attempt to disperse overly disruptive crowds. While the rallies are likely to pass off peacefully, isolated clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out. Associated localized transport disruptions are likely, and localized business disruptions are possible near the protest sites.

Advice

Confirm legal service arrangements in advance. Avoid all demonstrations as a precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near gathering sites. Plan accordingly for possible localized business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.