Ashura

Prime minister calls for unity and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Attaullah Tarar says battle between truth and falsehood continues today.

Foreign Office says embassy officials coordinating with local authorities to assist victims and grieving families

Service to be suspended from 8 AM to 10 PM only in areas where processions and gatherings are anticipated

Announcement follows federal government's decision on Tuesday to declare the same dates as public holidays

Army personnel deployed for Muharram security duties and maintaining law and order

Ministry clarifies position on request by provinces

Ban will also be imposed on carrying and displaying weapons, holding processions and majalis without permit

Mourning processions were taken out in different cities in all four provinces amid stringent security arrangements

Prices of essential items also soar amid heightened demand

First Muharram, which is also the first day of Hijri year 1444, will commence on Sunday

More than 750 personnel, scouts took part in relief activities.

Says all processions were completely cordoned off through heavy deployment

With stringent security measures in place to avoid any untoward incidents

LEAs monitor mourners’ route on 330 CCTV cameras

Hyderabad Police finalise security plan with 5,000 officers deployed

Lesson of Ashura is to challenge Yazids of our time and stand up to them like Hussain did, says Bilawal

RCB completes patchwork along procession routes

Interior ministry issues notification announcing public holidays to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussain

Hayat shared a video of a Shia mourner hit by pellets during an Ashura procession in Srinagar

Cellular service remained suspended at some places

Streets falling on procession routes were sealed with barbed wires

Religious scholars support govt action over violation of code of conduct

Premier thanks the nation for observing Youm-e-Ashura peacefully

Typically, millions of Shia Muslims from around the world flock to the golden-domed shrine of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)

President Alvi, PM Imran pay homage to Imam Hussain (RA) and other martyrs of Karbala

The premier also appealed to the people to adhere to the SOPs of Covid-19 during Muharram rituals

As many as 35 mourning processions will be taken out from different localities of Hyderabad

Sources claim this will not be a blanket suspension, with different areas seeing varying restrictions

Nearly 3,000 cops, other law enforcers deployed for 8th Muharram procession’s security

Suspension of network due to security concerns to dent revenue

Sindh Rangers DG urges scholars to maintain religious harmony

CTO directs traffic wardens to keep an eye on suspicious vehicles and persons while performing their duties

All private and public offices will remain shut on Aug 29 and 30, reads notification

Even with machine-made alams, people prefer hand-made ones despite being pricier

Measures devised for protection of 650 processions, 5,235 gatherings

ICTA urges sectarian harmony

District administration to engage religious leaders to ensure peace and harmony

CCPO reviews measures taken regarding Muharram security

Police conduct operations in view of Muharram

1st Muharram procession culminates amid tight security

'City administration must take extraordinary measures'

Meeting held to discuss security

HESCO says power outages may become difficult to control during Muharram

PPP minister Shah says no one will be allowed to spread religious hatred

Mufti Muneebur announces the decision following meeting of the moon sighting committee

Police devise Ashura security plans

Police complete survey of important routes

At least 1,766 congregations, 350 mourning processions will be organised

Hazara DIG Rehman directs action against those spreading hate on social media