muharram

First of Muharram, also the first day of Hijri year 1441, will be observed on September 1 (Sunday)

1,258 majalis will be held in different parts of Sialkot district during Muharram

K-P Chief Secretary Salim Khan chairs multiple joint peace jirgas

The minister says the spirit of brotherhood must be maintained during Muharram

Over 78,000 security personnel to be deployed at 2,015 Imambargahs across Sindh

Says there is a dire need to maintain an atmosphere of religious harmony

The entry of 57 firebrand speakers is banned in the district for 65 days

Force has already started engaging different stakeholders to finalise security plan

Police vet Muharram security details; SPs told to monitor search operations themselves

1,902 cases have been registered against drug traffickers while 2,060 suspected drug traffickers have been arrested

Security goals set two months prior to Ashura

The daily rent of a cauldron (daig) jumps from Rs300 to Rs400 to between Rs1,000 and Rs1,200

Sabeels, niyaz regularly arranged by local Hindu community

Police say 4,000 officials and 2,000 volunteers were on duty during Muharram 9 and 10

State minister for interior appreciates Ashura security arrangements

Foolproof security, cellular services suspended across cities, towns

Aleem tells officials to remain vigilant till all processions are concluded

IGP visits imambargahs in Peshawar, reviews security arrangements

Says there is a comprehensive message for us with far-reaching effects in the tragedy of Karbala

Strict security arrangements have been put in place across Sindh

5,200 police officers, 2,000 FC personnel deployed in Quetta to avoid any untoward incident

Cellular services suspended as junior interior minister keeps high-ups on toes

Muharram is the month of mourning for the seventh-century martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)

“Blood is but a simple thing we offer to Imam Hussain (RA). All we offer Imam Hussain (RA) is actually nothing"

Police placed on high alert, thousands deployed to secure processions, mosques and imambargahs

Minister says people and institutions need to work together

RPO says people should report suspicious activity to police

Leave of emergency staff at tehsil and district headquarters hospital have been cancelled

No traffic will be allowed from Peer Makki U-turn to Lower Mall

Several roads in G-6 to remain closed for whole day; mobile phone service likely to be suspended

Health services secretary and director general will be present in the control room

Encroachments removed from 44 spots across the city

Crafting of taziyas by Hindu community members is a unique example of inter-faith harmony

Shia, Sunni leaders join hands to foster love and peace

Police enforcing the ban more strictly on outskirts of the city

Law enforcers directed to make stringent security measures for processions and gatherings

Wants improvement in police force to combat street crimes, other criminal activities

Additional cameras to be installed, SHOs directed to ensure adequate lighting and cleanliness around imambargahs

RPO says 16,517 constables will be deputed across the division

District administration, police hold marathon meetings with ulema to ensure sectarian harmony

Over two dozen clerics including Khadim Rizvi, Aurangzeb Farooqi banned

More than two dozen prominent clerics also banned from making speeches in the federal capital during Muharram

Mufti Muneebur Rehman chaired meeting in Karachi to make the announcement

Authorities say extended ban imposed due to security threats; ride-hailing service riders decry ban

Agree on creating an environment of love and tolerance in the country

12,000 security personnels deployed and further measures taken before Muharram

Religious scholars demand issues of Karachi resolved

DIG Lahore directs SPs to meet religious scholars and administrators

Some leaders urge govt to stop authorities from harassing them

Markets sealed, roads blocked, snipers deployed across the province