Authorities in Karachi have barricaded key sections of the city’s main Muharram procession route and tightened security across sensitive areas ahead of mourning processions scheduled for the 8th, 9th, and 10th of Muharram-ul-Haram.
Shops and commercial centres located along the main procession route — particularly on the megacity’s main artery, MA Jinnah Road, as well as in Saddar, Empress Market, and Preedy Street — have been partially sealed overnight as a precautionary measure.
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Police have positioned shipping containers at key entry points in Saddar to partially block access and control traffic flow.
A large contingent of security personnel will be deployed along the procession route to ensure safety, with the gatherings starting from Nishtar Park and ending at Hussainian Iranian Imambargah, as per tradition.
Earlier this week, the federal government declared July 5 and 6 (9th and 10th Muharram) as public holidays to mark Youm-e-Ashura, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division.
