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Business Recorder
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Youm-e-Ashur observed with religious devotion, solemnity
KARACHI: Like the rest of the country, Karachi observed the 10th of Muharram, Youm-e-Ashur, with religious devotion and solemnity on Sunday as thousands of mourners took to the streets to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in the battle of Karbala. The megacity's central procession began from Nishtar Park, under the guidance of Pak Hyderi Scouts. Before the procession set off, senior cleric Allama Shahenshah Hussain Naqvi addressed a large gathering at the park, shedding light on the trials of Karbala and the significance of Imam Hussain's (RA) stand for truth and justice. Later, participants, clad in black and carrying religious symbols marched solemnly through their traditional route. Security remained extremely tight throughout the day. More than 20,000 police and Rangers personnel were deployed across the city to ensure peace, while rooftop sharpshooters, sniffer dogs, drones, and hundreds of CCTV cameras kept a close watch on the entire procession route. Mobile phone services were partially suspended in sensitive areas, and a city-wide ban on pillion riding was imposed as a precautionary measure. Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah joined the mourners at Sea Breeze, a gesture that reflected the government's resolve to facilitate peaceful religious observance. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Muharram processions held amid tight security
Like other parts of the country, Karachi marked the ninth of Muharram with processions and religious congregations, to honour the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions. The central procession began at Nishtar Park under the leadership of Pak Hyderi Scouts, preceded by a majlis addressed by renowned scholar Allama Shehenshah Hussain Naqvi. The participants offered Zuhurain prayers at Imambargah Ali Raza on MA Jinnah Road. Afterward, a protest was organised in solidarity with the people of Palestine, also honouring Iranian scientists, military personnel, and civilians recently martyred in regional conflicts. Protesters chanted slogans against the United States and Israel, and burned their flags in condemnation. Extensive security arrangements were in place across the city, with roads and lanes around the procession route sealed with containers, and a heavy deployment of police and Rangers ensuring safety. The entire event was monitored via CCTV surveillance. The procession then continued its traditional route, passing through Numaish, Saddar, Radio Pakistan, Jama Cloth Market, Denso Hall, and Kharadar, before concluding at Hussainia Iranian Imambargah. Along the route, sabeels (stalls offering water and refreshments) were set up to serve mourners.
