Al-Quds Day: Karachi issues traffic plan for rally
Authorities have announced a traffic plan for the Al-Quds Day rally scheduled for Friday, 27th Ramazan, in Karachi.
The rally will commence from Numaish and proceed toward the Tibet Centre after Juma prayers.
Religious organisations, including Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen, will lead the rally, with a reception camp set up at Numaish Chowrangi to facilitate participants.
To ensure smooth traffic flow, the Karachi Traffic Police has issued alternative route guidelines for motorists.
Commuters are advised to avoid M.A. Jinnah Road and instead opt for alternative routes.
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According to traffic police, vehicles coming from Teen Hatti or Lasbela can take a right turn from Guru Mandir towards Soldier Bazaar.
Alternatively, motorists can turn left from Binnori Signal towards Jail Chowrangi and then proceed via Peoples Chowrangi.
Traffic heading from Preedy Street Regal towards Tibet Centre will be diverted at Preedy Chowk and Saddar Dawakhana towards Peoples Chowrangi.
Similarly, vehicles coming from Fresco Chowk and Eidgah Chowk towards Tibet Center will be rerouted via Jubilee Chowk.
Traffic from Agha Khan III Road will be directed left towards Anklesaria Hospital road, while vehicles from Coast Guard will be diverted towards Soldier Bazaar or Nishtar Road.
Dawood Pota Road and Lucky Star traffic will be redirected towards Preedy Chowk.
Additionally, traffic from Lucky Star will be turned right from Saddar Dawakhana towards Peoples Chowrangi, while motorists coming from Garden via Agha Khan III Road towards Coast Guard will need to follow alternative routes.
A dedicated route has also been assigned for traffic moving from Bahadur Yar Jang Road via Soldier Bazaar towards Guru Mandir.
The traffic police spokesperson has urged citizens to cooperate with law enforcement and traffic authorities to ensure smooth vehicular movement during the rally.
Al-Quds Day to be observed worldwide
Meanwhile, Al-Quds Day will be observed across Pakistan and worldwide on Friday, marking the last Friday of Ramazan as a day of solidarity with Palestine.
In Rawalpindi and Islamabad, rallies and demonstrations will be held as part of nationwide observances.
Authorities have implemented stringent security measures, with heavy police deployment and heightened vigilance at entry and exit points of the twin cities.
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