On 14 March 2025, students of private allied health sciences institutions staged protest and blocked Baghi Naran Chowk in Hayatabad area of Peshawar city (Peshawar, KPK) against the Khyber Medical University administration for not permitting special examinations for students.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, students from a private health sciences university in the Hayatabad area of Peshawar, Pakistan, conducted a peaceful protest blocking Baghicha Chowk, demanding permission for special examinations. This protest is classified as a low-intensity social instability incident caused by educational sector issues.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Temporary disruption of local transport networks — The blockade of Baghicha Chowk caused limited impact on short-distance logistics movement within Peshawar's Hayatabad area
• Delays in medical personnel training process — Instability in the academic schedule of health sciences educational institutions may indirectly affect future medical workforce supply chains
• Rising social tensions in KPK province — Educational sector conflicts may serve as risk factors for the spread of protests across the region

3. Watch points

• Protest spread — Track the possibility of solidarity protests occurring at other educational institutions within Peshawar or throughout KPK province
• Government-university negotiation progress — Monitor additional protest developments based on negotiation results between Khyber Medical University and the student side