The True Post(Web News)Muharram 9 processions took place on July 5 in major Pakistani cities including Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar, under heightened security measures.
In Karachi, the central procession began at 1 PM from Nishtar Park, complete with sermons and Zuhr prayers, proceeding through traditional routes in Saddar, Radio Pakistan, Jama Cloth, Denso Hall and concluding at Hussainia Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar. In Lahore, the main procession started at 10 AM from Pandu Street, with 147,000 security personnel deployed province-wide to secure 1,689 processions and 3,895 majalis, and over 10,000 officers in Lahore alone. Measures included deployment of specialized units such as the Dolphin Squad and PRU, coordination with emergency services like Rescue 1122 and Fire Brigade, and emphasis on safeguarding women and children
In Peshawar, authorities suspended mobile phone services for Muharram 9 and 10 and halted the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system for two days as part of strategic security measures
. The 10 AM procession was staged from Hussainia Hall, with the city’s sensitive zones including Saddar and Cantonment fully sealed, commercial hubs closed, and more than 10,000 security personnel deployed. Entry to Afghan refugee populations was restricted, and major roads such as Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Khyber Bazaar, Circular Road, and GT Road were closed to ensure order and safety during the observances
