(Dunya News) - Central mourning processions marking the Chehlum of Imam Hussain and his companions will be taken out across Pakistan on Tuesday, with authorities implementing extensive security and traffic arrangements.
In Karachi, the main Chehlum procession will begin from Nishtar Park and proceed along its traditional route under strict security measures.
Authorities have placed containers to seal roads leading to the procession route, while M.A. Jinnah Road will remain closed to traffic throughout the event.
According to the traffic plan, vehicles coming from Shahrah-e-Quaideen will be diverted towards Kashmir Road and Peoples Chowrangi. Traffic from Hasan Square will be redirected via Shahrah-e-Quaideen, Society Signal and Teen Hatti to Lasbela Chowk.
Motorists travelling from Nazimabad will be able to use Lasbela, Garden and Nishtar Road to reach their destinations, while traffic from Shahrah-e-Faisal will be diverted towards Kashmir Road through Society Signal. Vehicles travelling from Saddar to Tower will be rerouted via Preedy Street and I.I. Chundrigar Road.