Pakistan: Government employees threaten to stage sit-in protest outside Finance Division building in Islamabad Feb. 10

Event

The All Government Employees Grand Alliance Federal will hold a sit-in protest outside the Finance Division building in Islamabad Feb. 10 if their demands to receive increased salaries remain unmet. If well attended, the demonstration will likely draw thousands of participants.

Authorities will almost certainly monitor the gathering and attempt to disperse the protest if it is especially disruptive. Clashes between activists and police cannot be ruled out. Demonstrators may march along or block roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions. Localized business disruptions are possible in the event of a large turnout.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a standard security precaution. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Allow additional travel time near the gathering site. Plan accordingly for localized business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.