Authorities finalised security arrangements for the 9th Muharram across Pakistan, with police, Rangers and traffic officials deployed for processions and majalis.
In Karachi, the main 9th Muharram procession will start from Nishtar Park, follow its designated route and end at Hussainia Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar.
Authorities sealed roads leading to the procession route by placing containers at key access points. Officials said the step aims to support security and crowd management.
More than 5,000 police personnel have been deployed along the route. Rangers troops will also assist the police in maintaining law and order during the procession.
Markets and shops along the procession route have been sealed. Sharpshooters have also been deployed on high-rise buildings under the enhanced security plan.
ائی جی خیبر پختونخواہ پولیس ذوالفقار حمید کا کینٹ دورہ
پشاور: ائی جی پولیس نے 9 محرم الحرام جلوس کے حوالے سے سکیورٹی انتظامات کا جائزہ لیا
پشاور: کینٹ میں ساڑھے چھ سو سے زیادہ سکیورٹی اہلکاروں کی ڈیوٹیاں لگائی گئی ہے pic.twitter.com/hHlMPAHQPu
— Arif Ikram Qazi (@QaziArifIkram) June 25, 2026In Punjab, police have been placed on high alert ahead of Ashura. Inspector General of Punjab Abdul Karim directed law enforcement agencies to further strengthen security for the 9th Muharram events.
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Punjab Police said more than 152,000 security personnel will be deployed across the province during Ashura. The force includes over 70,000 police officers and officials assigned to duty on the 9th of Muharram.
08محرم الحرام/ سکیورٹی کے سخت انتظامات
شہر کے امن و امان میں رخنہ ڈالنے والے شرپسند عناصر سے آہنی ہاتھوں سے نمٹا جائے گا۔سی سی پی او لاہور#Capitalcitypolicelahore#Muharram #SecurityPlan #Lahorepolice #punjabpolice pic.twitter.com/fZznzbn3Wj
— Capital City Police Lahore (@ccpolahore) June 24, 2026Punjab will see 1,697 mourning processions and 3,869 majalis on Thursday, according to police. Authorities said enhanced arrangements will cover processions and religious gatherings across the province.
Karachi Traffic Police said both tracks from Guru Mandir to Tower would remain closed to traffic. Citizens were advised to use alternative routes and report suspicious activity to helpline 15.
