25 Sep 2024 | 03:34 PM UTC
Pakistan: Unionized teachers to continue sporadic strikes, protest campaign in Punjab Province through late September
Teachers to continue strikes, rallies in Punjab, Pakistan, through late September. Increased security, related disruptions likely.
Public educators affiliated with the Grand Teachers' Alliance will continue their series of sporadic strikes and protest campaigns in Punjab Province through late September to denounce privatization reforms. In recent days, participants have staged walkouts and demonstrations in various urban centers, including Murree and Rawalpindi. As of Sept. 25, organizers have announced the following details:
Sept. 26: Activists will stage protests across the province and hold a sit-in rally outside the Civil Secretariat in Lahore.
Sept. 27: Participants will lock down schools.
Additional gatherings of varying types are possible over the coming days. Potential gathering sites include government buildings, educational institutions, public squares, and thoroughfares. The participation rate is likely to vary by location.
Authorities will probably monitor any such gatherings that materialize and could use force to disperse unruly crowds. Clashes between activists and police cannot be ruled out. Demonstrators will likely march along or block roadways, leading to localized transport disruptions. Associated localized business disruptions are possible.
Plan for public education services disruptions. Avoid any demonstration that materializes. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near gathering sites. Plan accordingly for possible localized business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
