Karachi Traffic Police has announced a special traffic management plan for the central Muharram processions on 9 and 10 Muharram 1448 AH, with major road closures and alternative routes designated to maintain traffic flow across the city.

According to the traffic police, the central processions on all three days will originate from Nishtar Park and proceed along their traditional routes before concluding at designated points.

During the processions, MA Jinnah Road will remain closed to all traffic.

Authorities advised commuters to use alternative routes to avoid congestion.

Traffic coming from Nazimabad will be diverted from Lasbela Chowk to alternative roads, while vehicles arriving from Sharea Faisal will be redirected from Society Signal towards designated diversion routes.

Police said only authorised and sticker-bearing vehicles will be allowed access to procession routes and restricted areas.

Police officials said more than 5,000 personnel will perform security duties across Karachi during Muharram processions and religious gatherings.

Additional contingents and reserve forces have also been deployed along procession routes and at key locations.

Snipers have been positioned at sensitive points, while search and sweep operations are continuing as part of enhanced security measures.

Citizens have been urged to immediately report any suspicious individual or activity to Madadgar 15.

A police spokesperson said security arrangements had been further strengthened on the directives of the Additional Inspector General Karachi, with all necessary measures put in place to ensure the safety of mourners and the smooth conduct of processions and majalis.