Ashura‚ the 10th of Moharramul Haram is being observed today with due solemnity and sanctity to pay homage to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS)and his companions who laid down their lives to preserve the uprightness of Islam in Karbala.
Majalis are being held all across the country where ulema and zakreen highlighting the philosophy of Karbala incident and paying tributes to the martyrs of Karbala.
The law enforcing agencies have been put on high alert to deal with any eventuality. The Federal and Provincial Governments have taken tight security measures to maintain law and order. The law enforcing agencies have been put on high alert to deal with any eventuality.
The government has banned pillion riding besides jamming mobile phone services to foil nefarious designs of the anti-state elements and terrorists.
Close circuit cameras have also been installed at sensitive points to keep watch on Majalis and processions.