KARACHI:
The central Ashura procession in Karachi began at Nishtar Park on Sunday under tight security.
Strict security measures have been implemented across the city to ensure the safety of mourners participating in the event, Express News reported.
The central procession from Nishtar Park began after a main majlis scheduled in the morning. Following the majlis, the procession will proceed along its traditional route and conclude at the Hussainian Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar.
The procession will travel from Nishtar Park to Kharadar, passing through key areas such as MA Jinnah Road. According to the traffic police, all roads from Numaish to Kharadar have been closed, except Bab-e-Urdu Chowk.
متبادل راستہ* ٹریفک کو بمطابق پریس ریلیز چلایا جارہا ہے۔
*عوام الناس سے گزارش ہے کہ زحمت اور پریشانی سے بچنے کے لئے متبادل راستوں کے انتخاب کے لئے ٹریفک ہیلپ لائن 1915 ملائیں*
*ٹریفک پولیس ہیلپ لائن رہنما 1915*
*(ضلع: ایسٹ،ساؤتھ،سٹی)*
*Road Closure Alert*
– Time: 08:39 PM
–— Karachi Traffic Police (@Khitrafficpol) July 6, 2025
To ensure comprehensive security, a heavy deployment of police and Rangers has been made throughout Karachi.
A total of 20,350 officers and personnel will be on duty for security. The procession route will be thoroughly checked using sniffer dogs, and sharpshooters will be positioned on rooftops of tall buildings along the route.
Mobile phone services will be partially suspended in areas surrounding the procession to maintain close surveillance and prevent any security threats.
Additionally, a ban on pillion riding has been enforced across the city as a precautionary measure to avoid any untoward incidents.
A detailed traffic diversion plan has been implemented for Muharram 8 to 10.
Traffic police officers have been deployed at all key intersections to maintain flow on alternative routes. Authorities said the goal was to keep movement smooth while ensuring public safety.
Citizens were urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police helpline, Madadgar 15.
