 Processions of Muharram ul Haram are being organized across the country in memory of the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) grandson, Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions.
The traffic police have announced alternative routes for the procession of the 8th, 9th and 10th of Muharram in Karachi
On the 8th of Muharram, at 1:30pm, the main procession will start from Nishtar Park and will reach Hasina Iraniyan Imambargah through the following routes and will end.
Routes:
Nishtar Park, Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto Road, Mahfil Shah Khorasan, MA Janagh Road, Mansfield Street, Priddy Street. Then again from MA Jinnah Road, Babai Urdu Road, Nishtar Road, Bara Imam, Altaf Hussain Road, Old Napier Road, MA Jinnah Road, Bolton Market, Mumbai Bazara, Nawab Mohabbate Khanji Road and ending at Hasina Iraniyan Imam Bargah.
According to the alternative routes issued by the traffic police, all traffic coming from Nazimabad to MA Jinnah Road will be diverted towards Lasbela Chowk Garden.
All traffic coming from Liaquatabad to MA Jinnah Road will be diverted towards Tin Hatti.
All these vehicles will be allowed to go to Jail Road, Jamshed Road, Shahrah Quaidin and then Sharah-e-Faisal
Traffic going from University Road to MA Jinnah Road will be allowed to come from New MA Jinnah Road
Traffic police instructions:
The Karachi Traffic Police has decided alternative routes for Muharram processions and gatherings, but drivers have been requested to follow the instructions to avoid trouble.
![This handout photo released by the IRGC’s official Sepah News Telegram channel shows smoke billowing from a site bombed by Israel in Tehran early on June 13, 2025 [Sepah News/AFP]](https://mmnews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Israel-attack-on-Iran-1-350x250.jpg)
