muharram

This year, terrorists struck on the ninth of Muharram in Jacobabad, killing at least 26 during a procession

Mobile and internet suspended for security amongst other measures

Security forces were deployed and CCTV cameras were installed to ensure foolproof security for the processions

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Police cordoned off the area for investigation, said blasts were caused by improvised explosive devices

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All doctors on call; blood bags and beds arranged in emergency depts

We look at how Muharram is being observed across the world

Sindh CM Qaim Ali Shah chairs high-level meeting to oversee overall security arrangements in Sindh

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa IGP Nasir Khan Durrani visited Kohati Gate to scrutinise security measures

Suicide bomber blew himself up in a mosque killing at least 10 Shia Muslims, including six children

At least 1,200 mourners gather in Kohat for majlis

There is evidence that law-enforcement agencies have worked towards eliminating the terror threat in recent days

Pillion riding also banned across the province from Tuesday night

SSP Traffic Matloob Ahmed chaired a meeting on Tuesday to finalise the plan

One hopes these measures, once adopted, would help in fostering harmony in coming years

Officials say NOCs will ensure pilgrims' safety

Rescue 1122 DG visits route of procession in Lahore

CM directs officials to implement ban on weapons display, wall chalking

The assailants opened fire on the Shia place of worship from a car carrying no licence plates

Intelligence report identifies terror outfits operational in the city and some of their key members

Shia Ulemas say that it will be quite difficult for the ulema to address huge gatherings without using loudspeakers

Entry of 71 clerics banned in Bhakkar for 70 days starting from the first day of Muharram

ICT admin also bans 12 clerics, including Abdul Aziz from delivering public speeches

Measures taken to ensure security before and during Muharram

A central control room has been set up to monitor and develop communication among the departments during Muharram

MYC, a platform of religious parties to promote harmony, resolved to maintain peace and harmony during Muharram

Sindh government decides to ban pillion riding on Muharram 8, 9 and 10

IGP requests DPOs and RPOs from across the province to develop fool-proof security arrangements

PUC urges religious scholars to promote harmony during the month

CM Sindh urges intelligence agencies, Rangers and police to be vigilant of banned outfits surfacing with new names

Kiani also ordered for combing of slums, bus stations and strict vigilance of suspected elements

The DCOs should monitor campaigns against polio and dengue fever

There will also be aerial surveillance of mourning processions to ensure security

Officials told to meet members of peace committees to improve coordination

The commissioner said all possible avenues of disturbance during Muharram had been examined

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.

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.

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

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

Peshawar, DI Khan, Kohat and 29 areas in Punjab declared sensitive, to be monitored through CCTV cameras.

Another bomb found, defused near the site of first blast; protests staged across Punjab.