muharram

Sectarian conflict may make headlines, but Muharram rituals highlight rich traditions of interfaith harmony.

Around 4,000 security personnel were deployed to maintain security in Peshawar; rocket attacks continue in Hangu.

Nearly 30,000 law enforcement agents were on duty during the processions.

Police baton charged, fired tear gas to disperse two groups who started pelting each other during Muharram procession.

Interior Minister says that the performance of police and security forces during the holy month was “commendable.”

Security forces raid house of militant commander Shah Wali in Upper Dir, retrieve heavy cache of arms and ammunition.

Security arrangements include CCTV cameras, mobile jammers, metal detectors and walk-through gates.

SP Clifton says bomb seems to have been planted at the bridge.

Jhang district in Punjab has endured three decades of sectarian militancy.

The mourners are willing to endure blisters and boils in order to complete the ritual.