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Youm-e-Ashur being observed today with due solemnity

Mourning processions will be taken out in all cities and towns of the country. 

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Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Moharram-ul-Haram, is being observed on Tuesday across the country with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (Razi Allah ho Ta'ala Anho) and his devoted companions in Karbala.

Mourning processions will be taken out in all cities and towns of the country. 

Ulema and Zakireen will highlight the bright and candid teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Razi Allah ho Ta'ala Anho) and various aspects of Karbala tragedy.

Elaborated Security measures have been put in place to ensure secure and smooth movements of processions and organization of Majalis.

In Punjab, mourning processions are being taken out from different parts of all cities.

In Lahore, main Shabih e Zuljinah procession of 10th Muharram ul Haram, which will taken out from Nisar Haveli inside Mochi Gate of Old Walled City and will culminate at Karbala Gaamay Shah on Tuesday evening, where Shaam e Ghareeban will be held.

Under a comprehensive security plan, foolproof security measures have been taken throughout the province.

More than 900 CCTV cameras have been installed along routes of main processions and other sensitive areas to keep a strict check on any doubtful activity.

In Karachi, on the Youm-e-Ashur the main procession will be taken out from Nishtar Park after Majalis in the morning which will conclude after passing through the traditional route at Imam Bargah-e-Hussainan Iranian at Maghrib.

Strict security arrangements have been put up along the route of the procession to avoid any untoward situation.

The main procession will be monitored by CCTV.

Pakistan Rangers Sindh, Police and other law enforcement agencies personnel have been deployed on the route to provide security, while the roads and streets have been sealed in the procession route.

Cellular services have also been partially suspended and Pillion riding has also been banned in the city.

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