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Kashmiris pursuing path of martyrs of Karbala: Firdous Ashiq

Kashmiris are pursuing path of martyrs of Karbala: Firdous Ashiq Awan.

Youm-e-Ashur being observed across the country today

Youm-e-Ashur is being observed today (Tuesday) across the country with religious fervour.

Pakistan observes 9th Muharram with solemnity, sanctity

Pakistan observes 9th Muharram with solemnity, sanctity on Monday.

Pillion riding banned in Lahore on 9th, 10th Muharram

Mobile telephone service will also remain suspended in Lahore on the routes of Muharram processions.

Sindh govt seeks suspension of cellular services on 9, 10 Muharram

The internet and mobile phone service will not be shut down throughout the province.

Muharram likely to start from September 1: Met Office

The new moon could be seen for 61 minutes after sunset.

Mobile phone services suspended in different cities on Chehlum of Hazrat Imam (RA)

The thoroughfares connected to the routes of the procession have been sealed.

Youm-e-Ashura observed across the country

Taziya, Alam and Zuljanah processions had been taken out in all major cities

Sacrifices of Karbala inculcates spirit not to bow down before evil forces: Fawad Ch

The minister says martyrs of Karbala had also given a great lesson to fight against the oppression

'Foolproof' security arrangements as nation observes Ashura

Pillion riding has also been banned on the routes of the 10th Muharram procession.

Karbala teaches us about being ready to offer sacrifice: PM Imran

Youm-e-Ashur reminds the great sacrifice by Hazrat Imam Hussain for upholding the sanctity of Islam.

Youm-e-Ashur being observed across the country today

Youm-e-Ashur is being observed today (Friday) across the country with religious fervour.

Muharram 9 processions culminate peacefully across Pakistan

Ulema and Zakireen shed light on the bright and candid teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)

Afridi inspects security arrangements on Ashura

IGP briefed the minister about the foolproof security arrangements

Millions of Muslims express sufferings of Imam Hussain in Ashura rituals in Iraq

Huge crowds came from all over the world to commemorate the slaying of Imam Hussain.

Muharram Ul Haram - Jeans and chadors as Iran capital marks Ashura, The Day of Imam Hussain

The two settings reflect the increasingly contrasting ways that people in Tehran are marking Ashura

Zardari asked people to forge unity against evil forces

The PPP co-chairman says Hazrat Imam Hussain taught us to stand up to injustices, despotism

Commemoration of Karbala is the resuscitation of vow to fight against tyranny and Injustice

Ashura is being observed across the country with religious reverence.

Cellular service partially suspended across Pakistan

Cellular service has been suspended on the routes of the 9th Muharram procession.

Provincial govts ensure stringent security for Muharram

Controls rooms have been set up while CCTV cameras have also been placed to avoid untoward incident.

9th Muharram being observed across country today

Elaborate security arrangements have been made to avoid any untoward incident during processions.

Imam Hussain's martyrdom gives lesson never to surrender to forces of tyranny: President

President Arif Alvi said the Youm-e-Ashur reminds of the great sacrifices of the martyrs of Karbala.

8th Muharram processions being held across country

Mobile phone services will remain suspended along the routes of Muharram processions.

Mobile phone service to remain suspended in Sindh on 8th, 9th and 10th Muharram

The mobile phone services will remain suspended along the routes of Muharram processions.

Ustad and Shagird Tazia - Multan's Ancient Tradition of Muharram Mourning

Tazia refers to replica of Imam Hussain’s mausoleum in Karbala.

Muharram Security: Pillion riding banned in Punjab for two days

Families, senior citizens, journalists and government officials have been exempted from the ban

In Pictures: In the remembrance of Hazrat Imam Hussain, preparations underway for Muharram

Security around the country has already beefed up to secure the well-being of devotees.

Muharram moon not sighted, Ashura to be observed Sep 21

The committee announced after the meeting that no report of moon sighting was report

Strict security measures taken for Muharram: Punjab law minister

The minister directed to take all possible measures to maintain law and order during Muharram.

Pillion riding banned in Islamabad for two months

Families, senior citizens, journalists and senior citizens have been exempted from the ban.

Mud and mourning in Iran

Drawing on burial traditions in their native province, Iranian Shiite Muslim men in the town of Khorramabad men cover themselves in mud as a sign of their grief over the death of Imam Hussain, grandson of the Prophet Mohammad. Photo: AFP

Countrywide Ashura processions conclude amidst tight security

Attendees mourned recalling grief of Karbala in the memory of martyred grandson of Muhammad (PBUH)

Indian authorities ban Muharram processions in occupied Kashmir

Indian police arrested dozens of mourners and Hurriyet leaders including Yasin Malik in Srinagar.

President, PM urge nation to promote great characteristics of sacrifice

President and PM commemoratED the sacrifices of Imam Hussain (RA) and his family members.

Foolproof security across country for Ashura

Monitoring cells have been formed in various cities.

Main processions of Ashura underway across country amid tight security

Arrangements of sabeel and langar have been done for the mourners at various places.

9th Muharram Ashura processions conclude across Pakistan

Over 6,000 police personnel were deployed in Karachi, over one lac across Punjab

In pictures: Ashura observed across Pakistan

Processions honouring the sacrifices made by the martyrs of Karbala are being carried out across the

Stringent security arrangements ensured for 9th Muharram processions

Personnel of police, Rangers and Elite force have been deployed in the sensitive areas.

9th Muharram being observed with religious fervor across country

Elaborate security arrangements have been made to avoid any untoward incident.

Security high alert for main procession of 8th Muharram in Karachi

The procession will appear from Nishtar Park and culminate at Imambargah Husanian Iranian, Kharadar.