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Express Tribune
21-03-2025
- Express Tribune
Karachi: Traffic plan for Youm-e-Ali announced
Listen to article The Karachi traffic police have unveiled a detailed traffic management plan to ensure smooth movement during the central Youm-e-Ali (RA) procession, scheduled for Saturday, March 22, in observance of the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali ibn e Abi Talib (RA). The main congregation will be held at Nishtar Park on the 21st of Ramadan, followed by the central procession, which is set to begin at 1:00 PM. To manage the procession efficiently, M.A. Jinnah Road will be closed to regular traffic from Guru Mandir to Tower. Traffic police will guide motorists through alternative routes to prevent congestion. The procession will start from Nishtar Park, passing through Numaish, M.A. Jinnah Road, Sea Breeze, and Empress Market in Saddar. It will continue via Saddar Regal and Tibet Centre, rejoining M.A. Jinnah Road and finishing at Hussainia Imambargah in Kharadar via Bolton Market. To help ease traffic flow, the authorities have provided alternative routes for commuters: Vehicles coming from Nazimabad should use Lasbela Chowk and Nishtar Road towards Garden. Those travelling from Liaquatabad should head towards Teen Hatti, Lasbela Chowk, and Central Jail. Motorists from Hasan Square can be diverted via Kashmir Road towards Society Light Signal to reach PP Chowrangi. Traffic from Jail Flyover will be directed to Teen Hatti and Nishtar Road. Vehicles on Shahrah-e-Quaideen heading towards Numaish will be diverted to Kashmir Road via Society Light Signal. Commuters from Jamshed Road to Guru Mandir can use Bahadur Yar Jang Road and Soldier Bazaar. Traffic police have urged motorists to plan their travel ahead and follow the instructions to avoid disruptions during the procession.
Express Tribune
18-03-2025
- Express Tribune
Pindi boosts security at places of worship
Following security threats, the district administration and police have issued strict instructions to install closed-circuit cameras and walk-through gates and ensure security guards at all major mosques, imambargahs, churches, and temples throughout the district. The committees of these places of worship have been directed to comply with these security measures. Additionally, orders have been issued to install high-quality closed-circuit cameras at all sites. Assistant commissioners (ACs) in various areas will be responsible for monitoring mosques, imambargahs, churches, and temples. The district administration's directive states that cameras must be installed around all places of worship, covering both entrances and internal areas. To address potential power outages, UPS systems and heavy-duty batteries must also be installed alongside the cameras. Walk-through gates will be required at all entry points. The district administration has emphasised that closed-circuit cameras, walk-through gates, and security guards must be in place before Eidul Fitr. Station house officers (SHOs) of all police stations have been tasked with monitoring these measures. Due to security threats, the Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) have developed a comprehensive security plan for Eidul Fitr. Under this plan, a heavy police presence, including commandos, will be deployed at all mosques, imambargahs, Eidgahs, and open grounds where Eid prayers will be held. Their deployment will begin at 6am and continue until the conclusion of the Eid prayer gatherings. SOPs issued for Youm-e-Ali Meanwhile, the Punjab Home Department has issued instructions to align the security arrangements for the central mourning procession of the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (RA) on 21st Ramazan (March 22) in Rawalpindi, with the Ashura security plan. Under these instructions, the Rawalpindi district administration has mandated the complete closure of all shops along the procession route during the event. Additionally, standing on rooftops, balconies, and verandas of buildings, shops, and houses on both sides of the route is prohibited. The gathering of building materials, storage of garbage, and parking of motorcycles and vehicles along the procession route will also be prohibited. Barbed wire will be placed around the procession route for added security. The mourning procession will commence at 9pm from Mohan Pura and will follow the traditional route through Novelty Cinema Chowk, Kashmiri Bazaar, Iqbal Road, and Kak College Road, concluding at the central Imambargah Colonel Maqbool Hussain at dawn during Sehri time.
Express Tribune
18-03-2025
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- Express Tribune
Educational institutes across Sindh to remain closed on March 22
Listen to article The School Education and Literacy Department (SELD) Sindh has announced a holiday on Saturday, March 22, in observance of Youm-e-Hazrat Ali (R.A). According to a notification issued on Tuesday, all public and private schools and colleges in Sindh will remain closed on this day (Ramazan 21). The notification, which was also shared on X, cited the decision made during the Sub-Committee meeting of the Steering Committee on Education held on November 28, 2024. It stated that all educational institutions under the administrative control of the School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, will remain closed on March 22, 2025, for Youm-e-Hazrat Ali (R.A). Meanwhile, Muslims across Pakistan are observing Youm-e-Ali (R.A) with devotion, while authorities have implemented strict security measures to ensure public safety. In Karachi, the central procession will begin at Nishtar Park and conclude at Imambargah Hussainia in Kharadar, with traffic diversions in place. Additionally, the government has deployed extra surveillance cameras to enhance security. In Islamabad, the main procession will start from Imambargah Qasar Zainabya.
