Pakistan: Lawyers' association calls for strike in Punjab Province April 8

Lawyers from the Punjab Bar Council are participating in a strike across Punjab Province, including Lahore, as of April 8 to denounce alleged police misconduct against lawyers. Unless averted, the work stoppage will likely cause legal service disruptions. The action could extend beyond April 8 or recur in the coming weeks if officials fail to meet protest demands.

Participants could hold protests at court facilities, including Lahore High Court and District Court. Additional possible gathering locations include other government buildings, public squares, and major intersections. Turnout at rallies will likely vary between dozens and a few hundred people.

Security personnel will likely monitor any protests and may try to break up, especially disruptive gatherings. Clashes between protesters and security forces are possible, especially if police forcibly attempt to disperse protesters. Demonstrators may block or march along roadways, causing localized transport disruptions.