Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- France faces widespread disruptions on Thursday as hundreds of thousands of people join nationwide union strikes and student-led demonstrations. Authorities estimate that between 500,000 and 700,000 demonstrators will take to the streets across the country, including 80,000 protesters marching through Paris. Furthermore, trade union leaders anticipate turnout levels comparable to the massive pension reform protests that roiled the nation in 2023. Consequently, public services, transport networks, educational institutions, and healthcare centers expect significant operational slowdowns throughout the day. Therefore, government bodies are taking extensive measures to maintain municipal services and manage public movement...