21 Dec 2024 | 04:38 AM UTC
Pakistan: Jamaat-e-Islami party to protest across Karachi, Sindh Province, from 16:00 Dec. 21
Jamaat-e-Islami party plans protests in Karachi, Pakistan, 16:00 Dec. 21. Increased security, traffic disruptions likely.
The Jamaat-e-Islami party plans to protest across Karachi, Sindh Province, from 16:00 Dec. 21 over water supply shortages. Rallies will occur at 15 sites, including Fresco Chowk along Burns Road, Johar Mor Bridge, Korangi Crossing, Nazimabad Bus Stop No. 7, No. 5 Chowrangi Bus Stop in Orangi Town's Sector 12, Power House Chowrangi Station, Star Gate Bus Stop along Shahrah-e-Faisal, Shershah Bus Stop, Water Pump Flyover along Shahrah-e-Pakistan, as well as along Hub River Road, Kala Pull Road, M-9 motorway (Super Highway), and National Highway 5. A few hundred participants may gather at each venue, and they will likely march along or block roads.
Additional unannounced rallies are possible. Potential gathering sites include utility provider offices, government buildings, press clubs, public squares, and thoroughfares. Authorities will likely monitor such gatherings and could use force to disperse overly unruly crowds. Minor skirmishes between activists and police cannot be ruled out. Localized transport disruptions are likely, including traffic congestion and road closures or diversions. Disruptions to local businesses near protest sites are possible.
Avoid all demonstrations as a standard precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time in Karachi through the evening of Dec. 21. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.
