29 Nov 2023 | 07:59 PM UTC
Pakistan: Pakistan People's Party to hold rally in Quetta, Balochistan Province, Nov. 30
Pakistan People's Party to stage rally in Quetta, Balochistan Province, Nov. 30. Increased security likely; clashes possible.
The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) will hold a rally in Quetta, Balochistan Province, on Nov. 30 to mobilize grassroots-level support ahead of the general elections slated to occur in Feb. 2024. Although organizers did not immediately reveal a specific assembly point or event start time, potential gathering sites include political party offices, government buildings, press clubs, public squares, and thoroughfares. The gathering will probably draw thousands 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. Associated localized business disruptions are possible.
Avoid the rally as a precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near the gathering site. Plan accordingly for possible localized business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
