Protests scheduled to be held outside press clubs nationwide on October 22
Category: Transportation
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
10/21/2020 (Pakistan) - Members of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists are due to hold protests outside of press clubs in urban centers nationwide on Thursday, October 22. The most significant protests, which are being held over various issues, including salary delays, will take place at Islamabad's National Press Club, the Karachi Press Club, Lahore Press Club, and Peshawar Press Club. The demonstrations are expected to pass peacefully.
A heightened security presence and localized travel disruptions should be anticipated in the vicinity of the protests.
Those in Pakistan are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all demonstrations and political gatherings as a precaution, anticipate associated disruptions, and heed any directives issued by local authorities.
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