12 Nov 2024 | 11:26 AM UTC
Pakistan: Unionized truck drivers plan to block highways across Balochistan Province on Nov. 14
Unionized truck drivers plan highway blockade across Balochistan Province, Pakistan, Nov. 14. Increased security, disruptions likely.
Unionized truck drivers, part of the Balochistan Goods Truck Owners Association, plan to block national highways across Balochistan Province Nov. 14 to denounce robberies in the area and demand increased security. National highways N-70 and N-50 will reportedly be most affected by the demonstration. Union leaders have threatened to expand their actions if their demands are unmet. Participation will likely be in the hundreds.
Additional demonstrations are likely to occur on Nov. 14, particularly in major cities like Quetta. Gathering sites include government buildings, transport centers, sports venues, and thoroughfares.
Authorities will likely monitor the blockades and any demonstrations that occur, dispersing any overruling crowds. Localized transport disruptions are likely across national highways. Associated business disruptions are possible.
Avoid all demonstrations as a standard precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Do not navigate roadblocks due to possible violence. Reconfirm travel arrangements via highway crossings over the coming days. Plan for transport disruptions and possible ground shipping delays; consider alternative routes and shipping methods for time-sensitive cargo. Maintain contact with your diplomatic mission. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
