However, the federal government has not granted permission to suspend cellular services in the metropolitan as yet.
According to intelligence reports, terrorists might target the rally which will mark the anniversary of late Benazir Bhutto's homecoming in 2007.
As part of the security plan, bringing water bottles from home to the venue has also been prohibited. The areas around the venue have also been cordoned off by massive containers.
According to a press statement by Karachi police, about 22,500 police officers have been called in from all over Sindh to serve duty at the rally.
The traffic police in the city have also been put on high alert and a plan for a steady flow of traffic and parking has also been constituted.
Further, 27 parking spaces will be provided to participants of the rally, and search and surveillance parties using 110 walk through gates and CCTV cameras will monitor the rally.
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