The measures come after riots in Rawalpindi in November which saw at least 10 people killed and a number of buildings torched and a subsequent curfew being imposed.
Express News correspondent Imran Asghar reported that many roads in Rawalpindi had been sealed and heavy contingents of police and other law enforcing agencies are patrolling as part of the 7,000 police, and 10 companies of Rangers and Army units deployment in the city.
Security forces are patrolling various part of the city including Raja Bazaar, Bohr Bazaar, Purana Qila and Teli Mohalla.
Asghar added that Roads leading to Raja chowk have been sealed. The roads leading to Gawal Mandi, Jama Masjid Road, Kohati Bazaar, Waris Khan area have been sealed off by placing containers.
Despite the blocking of many roads and streets, the Islamabad Highway, Airport Road have been kept open.
Asghar reported that while security has been considerably beefed, curfew is considered only as a last resort by the district administration.
Sindh
While the Ashura processions had culminated without incident in Karachi, the government has restricted pillion riding in Sindh for a day.
Army units have also been mobilised in the province.
Around 4,000 to 5,000 army personnel will remain on standby in the province as a part of the security plan. In Karachi they will supplement the deployed units of police and Rangers.
In some parts of interior Sindh, including in Pannu Aqil, the army has taken over charge of security.
Multan
The city of Saints, which saw widespread rioting following Ashura violence, has seen stringent security measures enacted for Chehlum processions scheduled to be taken out on Tuesday.
Pillion riding has been banned in the city for the day while cellular services will also be suspended.
Peshawar
In lieu of the security situation, the city will be sealed.
Unlike other parts of the country where a blanket day-long ban on cellular operation is being imposed, Peshawar is opting to install mobile jammers along the procession route.
The route will also be swept using bomb disposal squads.
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Rauf, read the history of Islam and you will know why these processions are important.
Why Pakistanis have these religious processions? What is the benefit?
I thought this country was made for Muslims and they are free to do anything and go anywhere they want. Feeling pity for you all. Bitter truth