Muharram2012

Over 25 people were killed in attacks on a procession and near an imambargah in Karachi and Rawalpindi.

Bomb experts and police came across mobile-phone-controlled devices in 2004.

Interior Minister Rehman Malik says motorcycles will not be allowed to go with the Muharram processions.

Home Department of Balochistan says step will be taken in view of security concerns.

ISPR denies receiving any such request.

Interior minister says 75% casualties, 60% crimes went down in Quetta.

Justice Alam says large number of population using bikes for transport, allows ban for holidays

Interior Minister Rehman Malik had earlier imposed a ban on motorcycle riding on the first of Muharram.

Entry and parking of cars within 1km of imambargahs, motorbikes within 1/2km banned till Muharram 10.

Eight districts declared sensitive; army to be on standby in Quetta.

The suspect has told interrogators four suicide bombers are in Karachi.

Chief justice remarked that those who plan terror bids can also use other vehicles.

Muharram processions set to take place on 8, 9 and 10 will be monitored with these cameras.

Interior minister earlier imposed 13-hour ban on two-wheelers in Karachi, Quetta today; SHC overturns direction.

Sindh High Court Chief Justice summons advocate general, IGP, and secretary interior to appear before court on Friday.

Ban to remain in effect from 6am to 7pm. Cellular services may also be suspended.

Special security measures have been taken with regard to activities during the holy month.

Militants were planning on carrying out terror bids during the month of Muharram.

Interior Ministry urges government to remain vigilant.

Special Branch will also help in sweeping the procession routes.

These individuals have been asked to not attend any religious gathering or make any speeches during this period.

Offers condolences to families of those who were killed in targeted attacks.

Over 2,000 security officials to be deputed in the town.

Lady police will also be deployed with the mourning processions and Majalis

The conference was organised at the direction of District Coordination Officer Noorul Amin Mengal.

About 20,000 policemen will keep watch.

At least 80 people have been killed in the city in just 10 days.

Sindh Police IG directs officials to include SOP in the plan prepared for security during Muharram.

Rule will have no effect on law and order, instead will create further problems for general public, says hotel owners.

Entry of Afghan nationals banned in Hangu ahead of Muharram

1,633 majalis will be organised.

200 people, including zakirs, prohibited from entering the district.

Pillion riding banned in G-B, Peshawar, Kohat and DI Khan declared sensitive.

All streets leading to the imambargahs will be guarded by the police and volunteers.

The management of every imambargah should form a ‘watch’ committee of volunteers to monitor security.