Overview
- Officials confirmed final arrangements on Tuesday for the processions scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, with route maps and supervision roles signed off by city administrations.
- Karachi police published detailed diversions for Central, East and South districts and ordered SSPs to personally supervise processions that will start from New Memon Mosque and end at Nishtar Park according to organisers.
- Karachi authorities barred heavy commercial vehicles, including dumpers and tankers, from entering the city on August 25 and 26 and prohibited parking along procession routes to reduce congestion and hazards.
- Lahore traffic authorities deployed 16 DSPs, about 400 inspectors and more than 1,400 wardens and patrolling officers under zonal SSPs, and said roads will be diverted at key points rather than closed completely.
- Motorists will be updated through FM radio, the Rasta app and social media, and officials say the measures aim to let large religious gatherings proceed safely while reducing disruption to everyday travel.