After a suicide attack killing 57 people near the Wagah border checkpost on
Sunday, security has been beefed up in Pakistan.
Strict Security arrangements have been made on occasion of Ashura in Pakistan,
with cell phone services partially suspended and pillion riding banned.
The federal government directs the cellular companies to shut mobile services on
9th and 10th of Muharram, as security agencies believe that the cell phones may be
used by terrorists in the planning and execution of dreadful activities.
More than 20000 Policemen in uniform and plain clothes have been deployed to
protect the main procession. Cellphone jammers are also installed along the routes
of the Ashura processions.
The main procession of 10th Muharram will be taken out from Imambargah
Hussainia Hall, located in Saddar Bazaar. Saddar Bazaar will remain closed on
Monday and area residents have advised to avoid movement, said a Senior officer.