04 Oct 2022 | 04:02 AM UTC
Pakistan: Jamaat-e-Islami to protest near Jamia Masjid-e-Shuhada in Lahore, Punjab Province, 16:00 Oct. 7
Activists to rally in Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 16:00 Oct. 7. Increased security, transport disruptions likely.
Event
The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) party plans to protest outside the Jamia Masjid-e-Shuhada along Lawrence Road in Lahore from 16:00 Oct. 7. Organizers are denouncing the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act as an affront to Islamic values. A few hundred supporters may join the event.
Security personnel will likely monitor the protest. Temporary road closures and traffic diversions are possible until the event ends, especially if activists block or march on roadways. Clashes may break out between protesters and police. Additional unannounced gatherings by like-minded organizations are possible in the coming days. Popular protest sites include government buildings, public squares, major intersections, and monuments.
Advice
Avoid the protests due to possible violence. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately. Plan for travel delays in the affected area Oct. 7; seek alternative routes to avoid rally sites. Do not navigate roadblocks, as protestors may react violently. Monitor trusted local media for updates on additional demonstrations. Heed all security and traffic advisories.
