On the occasion of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), heightened security measures are in place throughout the country, with restrictions like a ban on pillion riding in Sindh and mobile service suspensions in multiple cities. The processions include various symbols of mourning, such as Alams, Taziyas, and Shabeeh Zuljanah.
According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, in Karachi, the central Chehlum procession started from Nishtar Park and will follow its traditional route, concluding at Imambargah Hussainia Iranian, Kharadar.
The routes are heavily guarded, with roads blocked by containers, and mobile phone services have been suspended in several areas of Karachi to ensure the safety of the participants in the processions. Air surveillance of the processions is also continuing in the city.
In Lahore, the central procession of Shabeeh Tazia began at Haveli Alif Shah in Androon Dehli Darwaza and will conclude at Karbala Gamay Shah by night.
The Alif Shah Haveli's procession was preceded by a Majlis, where Allama Shabeeh Haider Shirazi spoke about the virtues and sufferings of the martyrs of Karbala.
Rawalpindi saw seven major processions emerge from various Imambargahs, including Imam Bargah Ashiq Hussain, Colonel Maqbool, and others.
These processions will culminate at the Imambargah Qadeemi after Zanjir Zani at several key points, like Banni Chowk and Fawara Chowk.
Reporters: Nauman Gul, Hassan Ali, and Irshad Qureshi