Karachi: Traffic plan for Youm-e-Ali announced

The Karachi traffic police have unveiled a detailed traffic management plan to ensure smooth movement during the central Youm-e-Ali (RA) procession, scheduled for Saturday, March 22, in observance of the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (RA).

The main congregation will be held at Nishtar Park on the 21st of Ramadan, followed by the central procession, which is set to begin at 1:00 PM.

To manage the procession efficiently, M.A. Jinnah Road will be closed to regular traffic from Guru Mandir to Tower. Traffic police will guide motorists through alternative routes to prevent congestion.

The procession will start from Nishtar Park, passing through Numaish, M.A. Jinnah Road, Sea Breeze, and Empress Market in Saddar.

It will continue via Saddar Regal and Tibet Centre, rejoining M.A. Jinnah Road and finishing at Hussainia Imambargah in Kharadar via Bolton Market.

To help ease traffic flow, the authorities have provided alternative routes for commuters:

Traffic police have urged motorists to plan their travel ahead and follow the instructions to avoid disruptions during the procession.