Location: Pakistan
Event: Demonstrations
According to public news reports, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party leaders have made a “final call” to protest at D-Chowk, a symbolic road interchange in front of the Parliament in Islamabad, on Sunday, November 24. The PTI protest appears to be proceeding with various chapters mobilizing and planning to converge on Islamabad from across Pakistan. Extensive police and other security force deployments are likely, with significant road blockades affecting both inter-city and intra-city travel. Motorways and major roads are closed, and public transport services are suspended. The Red Zone and Diplomatic Enclave in Islamabad have specific access points, and airport routes are partially closed, with potential significant road travel delays expected.
Large crowds and traffic congestion across the country are expected, along with a precautionary security presence, an increased number of checkpoints, and associated general internet disruptions to local cellular voice and mobile data networks and messaging applications starting this weekend, 23-25 November. These activities may continue throughout the week.
U.S. citizens are encouraged to avoid any large gatherings and monitor local media for updates. Movement of U.S. Mission personnel may be impacted due to changes in security or traffic conditions. U.S. citizens are reminded that protests can be fluid in nature and even peaceful gatherings can turn violent. Internet and mobile phone service outages are common, especially during protests.
Actions for U.S. Citizens to Take
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