Pakistan: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl party to stage protest march across Sindh Province Oct. 22-Nov. 2

Event

The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F, or Assembly of Islamic Clerics) party will stage a protest march across Sindh Province Oct. 22-Nov. 2. The purpose of the action is to denounce the provincial government's existing policies. While organizers did not immediately reveal specific assembly points as of Oct. 16, JUI-F leaders will reportedly lead the march from various districts before culminating in Karachi. Additional gatherings of varying types could occur through Nov. 2. Potential gathering sites include political party offices, government buildings, public squares, press clubs, sports grounds, and thoroughfares. Well-attended rallies could attract thousands of participants.

Authorities will almost certainly monitor any such gatherings and may move to disperse overly unruly crowds. Isolated clashes between police and activists, as well as between rival political groups, cannot be ruled out. Associated localized transport disruptions are likely. Localized business disruptions are possible near larger rallies.

Advice

Avoid any demonstration that materializes as a precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near any gathering sites. Plan accordingly for possible localized business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.