The organisers of Aurat March Karachi have announced the postponement of this year’s march, originally scheduled for May 11, citing the “war-like situation between India and Pakistan”.

They said in a statement on social media, “This decision was not made easily or quickly, especially in light of how hard we voluntarily work all year round to bring people out on the streets.”

“In the current climate, we must consider the risks that disproportionately impact those same communities: the fear of movement, the possibility of violence, and the increased surveillance that always accompanies national security narratives.”

“We are postponing — not cancelling — because our fight continues.”