
The city prepares for central Ashura processions starting from Nishtar Park and ending at Hussainiya Iranian Imambargah.
To ensure security, MA Jinnah Road will be closed from Guru Mandir to Tower during processions. Only vehicles with official procession stickers will be allowed access via Shahrah-e-Quaideen.
Key alternate routes include:
• From Nazimabad: via Lasbela Chowk to Nishtar Road.
• From Liaquatabad: via Tin Hatti to Lasbela to Martin Road.
• From Hassan Square: via Kashmir Road to Jail Flyover to Nishtar Road.
• From Sharea Faisal: via Society Signal to Kashmir Road.
• For heavy traffic: Diversions set through Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, Habib Bank Flyover, State Avenue to Maripur.
Head of Muharrem Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi recently held important meetings with prominent Islamic religious.The discussions focused on promoting religious tolerance, maintaining inter-sect unity, and coordinating security arrangements for upcoming processions and gatherings.
وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی اور وزیر مملکت داخلہ طلال چوہدری سے چئیرمین رویت ہلال کمیٹی مولاناعبدالخبیر آزاد کی سربراہی میں تمام مکاتب فکر کے جید علمائے کرام کی ملاقات
— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 3, 2025
محرم الحرام خصوصا عاشورہ کے موقع پر امن وامان اور مذہبی ہم آہنگی یقینی بنانے کے لیے تفصیلی تبادلہ خیال pic.twitter.com/W4YYr1l7sI
Minister Naqvi assured scholars of the government’s determination to safeguarding all religious events and emphasized strict action to be taken against hate speech and sectarianism. Religious leaders, pledged their support in guiding their communities responsibly during this sensitive period and promoting peace.
اس سلسلے میں علمائے کرام سب کا کردار انتہائی اہمیت کا حامل ہے،
— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 3, 2025
آپ کے ساتھ مشاورت کا سلسلہ جاری رکھیں گے،
وزیر داخلہ نے مذہبی آہنگی کے لئے مولاناعبدالخبیر آزاد کی کاوشوں کو سراہا
مولاناعبدالخبیر آزاد ہر موقع پر تمام مکاتب فکر کے علمائے کرام کو ساتھ لے کر چلتے ہیں،
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Strict security measures are being implemented across the country, including the deployment of army and crackdown on any who promote hate content and sectarianism.
Sindh’s government has deployed over 49,000 police personnel across Karachi and other major cities. Around 35,000 officers will guard Muharram processions, with an additional 14,000 personnel deployed for gatherings.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah held special meetings regarding security, ensuring foolproof arrangements during Muharram: Sindh Senior Minister @sharjeelinam pic.twitter.com/1m6UXWd4pF
— Sindh Information Department (@sindhinfodepart) July 3, 2025
July 5 and July 6 have been officially announced by the government as public holidays in light of Ashura, which will be observed on Sunday.
In continuation of Cabinet Division s circular No.10-01/2024-Min- 11 dated 23rd December, 2024 regarding public and optional holidays for the year 2025, it is notified that the Prime Minister has been pleased to declare 5th and 6th July, 2025 (Saturday and Sunday) as public… pic.twitter.com/TCzsrD7ozg
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) July 3, 2025