Pakistan: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to stage nationwide rallies April 5

Event

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party plans to stage rallies nationwide from 21:00 on April 5 to celebrate a recent verdict by the Supreme Court. The court ordered officials to hold elections in Punjab Province on May 14. Rallies are planned in various cities, including:

• Hyderabad: Insaf House

• Karachi: Bihari Colony

• Lahore: Liberty Roundabout Park

• Quetta: Quetta Press Club

• Rawalpindi: PTI District Office

Participation is likely to vary depending on location but may reach the thousands, particularly in major cities. The likely impact in other regions is unclear.

Authorities will likely deploy additional security in and around the rally sites. Localized transport disruptions are likely due to increased security measures and the presence of large numbers of people. Clashes between participants and police cannot be ruled out, as police may disperse crowds if gatherings become disruptive.

Advice

Avoid all PTI-related activities as a security precaution. Allow additional travel time. Heed all official traffic and security advisories. Leave the area immediately if violence breaks out.