Mourning Processions Held Across Pakistan for Muharram 9 Amid Tight Security

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Mourning processions for the 9th of Muharram were held across Pakistan on Thursday to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions. Extensive security measures were implemented in various cities, with police, Rangers, and other security personnel deployed along procession routes.

In Karachi, the main procession was scheduled to depart from Nishtar Park at 1 p.m. and conclude at Imambargah Hussainia Iranian in Kharadar. Authorities stated that 20,181 police personnel were deployed in the city, with 6,843 assigned to the main procession. Key roads, including M.A. Jinnah Road from Gurumandir to Tower, were closed to traffic.

In Lahore, the central procession began from Pandu Street in Islampura, passing through designated routes including Purani Anarkali and the AG Office before reaching Imambargah Khaima Sadat. It was planned to conclude back at Pandu Street after evening prayers.

The central procession in Peshawar started from Imambargah Hussainia Hall at 10 a.m. A security plan involving 12,000 personnel was put in place, featuring three-layered security, deployment of snipers on high-rise buildings, and 1,000 traffic officers to manage vehicle flow.

In Islamabad, the main procession was planned for the afternoon from Markazi Imambargah Asna-e-Ashri in Sector G-6, with procession routes completely sealed. Processions were also held in other cities, including Multan, where the main procession emerged from Imambargah Mumtazabad with CCTV monitoring along its route.

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