10 Jan 2025 | 03:36 PM UTC
Pakistan: Jamaat-e-Islami party to hold nationwide protests Jan. 17
Jamaat-e-Islami party to stage protests across Pakistan Jan. 17. Increased security, disruptions likely; clashes possible.
Activists affiliated with the Jamaat-e-Islami party will stage protests across Pakistan on Jan. 17 to denounce rising electricity prices. Potential rally sites include power utility offices, government buildings, public squares, and major thoroughfares. Participation will likely vary by location and sponsoring entity. Well-attended gatherings could attract thousands of participants.
Authorities will likely monitor any such gatherings as a precaution. Depending on operational needs, officials could impose security restrictions. Clashes between police and activists cannot be ruled out. Disruptions to local businesses and transportation services are likely.
As a precaution, avoid any demonstration that materializes. Keep away from locations where security personnel appear to be deploying, and leave the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near gathering sites. Plan accordingly for potential localized business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
