03 Jul 2024 | 02:20 PM UTC
Pakistan: Jamaat-e-Islami party plans to protest in Karachi through early July
Jamaat-e-Islami party plans to protest in Karachi, Pakistan, through early July. Increased security likely; clashes possible.
The Jamaat-e-Islami party plans to protest in Karachi through early July to denounce several issues, including the government's budget and power supply shortages. Planned events include:
July 4: Saddar area
July 6: Liaquatabad Town
Additional unannounced rallies are possible. Potential gathering sites include utility provider offices, government buildings, press clubs, public squares, and thoroughfares. Previous well-attended gatherings have drawn thousands of attendees. Organizers could cancel or delay any planned actions at short notice.
Authorities will likely monitor such gatherings and could use force to disperse overly unruly crowds. Clashes between activists and police cannot be ruled out. Associated localized transport and business disruptions are likely.
Avoid all demonstrations as a standard precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Plan accordingly for potential localized transport and business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
