02 Aug 2024 | 11:05 AM UTC
Pakistan: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party to hold protest in Swabi Interchange, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Aug. 5
Opposition party to protest in Swabi Interchange, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, Aug. 5. Increased security, disruptions likely.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party plans to hold a protest at the Swabi Interchange on Aug. 5 to denounce the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan. Prominent Pakistani lawmakers, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur, will likely attend the protest. As of early Aug. 2, the exact timing of the protest remains unclear. Participation will likely be in the low thousands.
Additional protests are likely in Swabi and nearby locations on Aug. 5. Possible demonstration sites include government buildings, public squares, thoroughfares, and sports venues. Authorities will likely monitor the protest and could use force to disperse unruly crowds. Clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out. Localized transport disruptions are likely, particularly on the M1 highway and the Swabi-Jahangira road. Associated business disruptions are possible.
As a standard precaution, avoid all demonstrations. 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.
