07 Mar 2023 | 12:53 PM UTC
Pakistan: Jamat-e-Islami party to protest at the Election Commission of Pakistan in Karachi March 10
Jamat-e-Islami party plans to protest at Karachi's Election Commission of Pakistan, March 10. Security-related disruptions likely.
Event
The Jamat-e-Islami (JI) party plans to rally at the Election Commission of Pakistan on Shahrah e Kamal Ataturk in Karachi, March 10 to denounce local government elections not taking place in 11 constituencies of the city. Public participation and the start time of the event are unclear.
Authorities will likely deploy additional security in and around the protest site. Localized transport disruptions are likely due to increased security measures and the presence of large numbers of people. Police may disperse crowds if gatherings become disruptive, possibly leading to clashes. While bystanders are unlikely to be targeted in any violence, they would face a significant physical threat in the vicinity.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a security precaution; allow additional travel time near the Election Commission of Pakistan March 10. Monitor local media for updated information about security and road conditions. Heed all official traffic and security advisories. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area.
