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20 Oct 2024 | 10:01 AM UTC

Pakistan: Activists to protest in Karachi, Sindh Province, and several urban centers across Balochistan Province through late October

Activists plan to protest in Karachi, Sindh Province, and in urban centers across Balochistan Province, Pakistan, through late October.

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The Baloch Solidarity Committee plans to hold protests in Karachi, Sindh Province, and at several urban centers across Balochistan Province through late October to denounce the alleged disappearance of Baloch people. Planned demonstrations include:

  • Karachi: Protest at Karachi Press Club, 16:00 Oct. 20.

  • Chagai: March from Lashkar-e-Aba Adda to Muhammad Hosni Market, 10:00 Oct. 31.

  • Dalbandin: March from the Arab Mosque to Shaheed Hameedullah Chowk, 16:00 Oct. 28.

  • Hub: Protest at Lasbela Press Club, 16:00 Oct. 21.

  • Kharan: March from Nawab Akbar Khan Stadium to Press Club, 15:00 Oct. 25.

  • Khuzdar: March from Shaheed Razak Chowk to Azadi Chowk, 15:00 Oct. 22.

  • Nokkundi: March from Shaheed Hameedullah Chowk to Bazaar, 16:30 Oct. 30.

  • Nushki: March from Gul Khan Naseer Public Library to Press Club, 09:30 Oct. 27.

  • Panjgur: Protest at Shaheed Javed Chowk, 15:00 Oct. 24.

  • Quetta: March from the University of Balochistan to Hockey Chowk, 15:30 Oct. 26.

  • Turbat: Protest at Shaheed Fida Chowk, 16:00 Oct. 23.

  • Yakmach: March from the High School to Sepek Road, 11:00 Oct. 29.

Additional related rallies are possible in Karachi and across Balochistan Province. Potential gathering sites include government buildings including the provincial assembly building in Quetta, press clubs, sports grounds, public squares, and thoroughfares. A few hundred activists may attend each event; higher attendance ranging in the low thousands is likely in major urban centers such as Khuzdar, Quetta, and Turbat. Protest plans may change at short notice due to legal orders.

Authorities will likely monitor the planned gatherings and any additional gatherings that materialize. Localized transport disruptions are likely, especially if demonstrators march along or block roadways. Officials in urban areas may implement enhanced measures, such as roadblocks and pedestrian checks, as a precaution. Associated business disruptions are possible. Clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out; police may forcibly disperse overly disruptive crowds.

Avoid all protests as a precaution. Do not navigate roadblocks due to the threat of violence. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near gathering sites. Confirm transport reservations and business appointments, especially during shutdown strikes. Monitor trusted local media for protest details as organizers may not announce them in advance. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.

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