Peaceful processions held across country to observe 9th Muharram
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A large number of mourners participate in the main procession of 9th Muharram-ul-Haram, commonly known as Youm-e-Ashura, in the G-6 sector area in Islamabad on July 5, 2025. — APP
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On Saturday, hundreds and thousands of magazines and processions were held in the ninth part of Muharram al -Haram, which honored Imam Hussein (RA) and his comrades in Karbala.
During these strong observations, processions were kept peacefully during strict security measures to maintain peace.
A total of 2,763 processions and 7,598 were held in different areas of Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Sindh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit -Baltistan.
In light of these scenes, law enforcement agencies increased the warning, and implemented comprehensive security arrangements to thwart any potential obstacles.
Punjab witnessed the highest participation in the processions with a total of 3,805 Multan and 1,677 processions, while 61 Mulla and 17 processions were witnessed in the federal capital.
In addition, Sindh saw 1,207 magazines and 644 processions. KP saw 939 magazines and 261 processions. Balochistan witnessed 115 Multan and 11 processions. Gilgit -Baltistan watched 1,290 Majlis and 111 processions, and AJK reported 181 Majlis and 42 processions.
Islamabad
In the federal capital, the central 9th Muharram procession began with Markzai Imam Bargah G -6/2. After passing its traditional route, the procession ended at the same point.
Karachi
Port City has witnessed its main procession from Nishtar Park, which ended on the traditional route of Ma Jinnah Road, Maharani Market, and Regal Chowk, at Imam Bargah Hussein Irani, Khardar.
More than 5,000 police personnel were deployed at these routes and places to maintain the order.
Peshawar
In Peshawar, the main procession was removed from Imam Bargah Hussainiya Hall, Sadar Road, which included several other processions, after emerging from different imams.
The procession, after passing through its traditional paths, ends at the beginning.
More than 11,000 police personnel have been deployed in the city to maintain the order, and Rescue 1122 has set up a medical response unit on the procession routes for emergency medical help.
Similar processions have also been reported in Kohat, Hango, Dera Ismail Khan and Karam districts.
Gilgit Baltistan
In Gilgit -Baltistan, Central Zuljina and Alam procession were evacuated from Imam Bargah Kasra Akbar, Dakpura, which ended at the Central Imamia Mosque in Gilgit.
High alert in Pakistan
Security is especially tough in the most sensitive areas of 1,129 designated, which are under constant supervision through drones and CCTV cameras.
For the first time for the Asura security plan in Islamabad, a mobile control room has been set up to operate without a mobile signal under the direction of Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who is personal monitoring and coordination with the Interior of the Interior and the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Interior, as well as the main supervision and coordination.
The federal government’s central monitoring cell is 24/7 operational, which is working closely with the provincial governments.
Security plans have been developed in consultation with provincial governments, which has a strong zero tolerance policy on hate speech or sectarian provocation.
In addition, both central and provincial control rooms have been activated for real -time harmony and reaction.
Naqvi emphasized that “religious provocation” will not be tolerated on social media in any case, emphasizing that “maintaining law and order is a top priority”.
“The Ashura government will be peaceful through the efforts of the government and the dedication of the security forces,” he added.
