Karachi’s traffic police have issued a comprehensive traffic management plan for the upcoming Muharram processions on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of Muharram. Here are the detailed arrangements:
8th Muharram
- Procession Route:
- Starts at Nishtar Park
- Ends at Hussainian Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar
- Roads Affected: MA Jinnah Road (from Gurumandir to Tower), Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto Road, Mehfil-i-Shah-i-Khurasan, Mansfield Street, Preedy Street, Tibet Chowk, Baba-e-Urdu, Bara Imam, Altaf Hussain Road, Bolton Market, Nawaz Mahabat Khanjee Road, Bombay Bazaar, Kharadar Police Station
9th Muharram (Tuesday)
- Morning Procession:
- Starts at 9 AM from Martin Road Imambargah, Liaquatabad
- Reaches Nishtar Park by 12 PM for a Majlis
- Main Procession Route:
- Starts at Nishtar Park
- Ends at Hussainian Iranian Imambargah, Kharadar
- Follows the same route as 8th Muharram
10th Muharram (Saturday)
- Procession Route:
- Follows the same route as the 8th and 9th Muharram processions
Traffic Diversions and Road Closures
- General Restrictions:
- MA Jinnah Road from Gurumandir to Tower will remain closed
- Traffic from Gurumandir Chowk diverted to Soldier Bazaar Road (Bahadur Yar Jang Road), Coast Guard, Ankle Seria Chowk to Jubilee or Nishtar Road
- Traffic from Nazimabad diverted from Lasbela towards Nishtar Road and Zoological Gardens
- Traffic from Liaquatabad side diverted onto Martin Road towards Central Jail Karachi
- Specific Routes:
- Commuters from Hassan Square: Proceed towards People’s Chowrangi via Kashmir Road and Shahrah-e-Quaideen or take Jail Flyover towards Nishtar Road
- Commuters from Shahrah-e-Faisal: Proceed towards Shahrah-e-Quaideen via Society Light Signal and Kashmir Road
- Commuters from Jamshed Road: Proceed towards Gurumandir via Bahadu Yar Jung Road
- Special Instructions:
- Vehicles from Shahrah-e-Quaideen: Not allowed towards Numaish except for those participating in the procession with valid stickers. Diverted to Society Signal
Additional Information
- The traffic police are working diligently to ensure smooth traffic flow and the safety of all participants and commuters. Motorists are urged to follow the traffic plan and cooperate with law enforcement authorities during these days.
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