Overview
- On Wednesday large 8th Muharram processions in Karachi and Srinagar drew thousands of mourners and passed peacefully under heavy security.
- Police, Rangers and aerial surveillance were deployed along sealed routes with rooftop commandos and snipers watching key points.
- Officials issued advisories banning provocative flags, photos of terrorists and logos of banned groups, and suspended mobile and internet services on procession routes.
- Organisers and authorities set up water points, medical camps and ambulances while hospitals put emergency measures in place to support participants.
- Authorities in Rawalpindi have reinforced similar measures and remain on alert for the 10th Muharram on June 26, when larger processions are expected and tighter controls will continue.