The Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and martyrs of Karbala is being observed throughout the country today (Friday) with religious solemnity and respect.Zuljinah, Alam and Tazia processions are being taken out while Majalis are being held in all big or small cities and towns of the country to pay homage to the great sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in Karbala.On the occasion, a public holiday has been announced in Rawalpindi. Meanwhile, strict security arrangements are in place across the country to ensure the safety of the mourners.Heavy contingent of police and Frontier Corps have been deployed along the route and inside the procession.The thoroughfares connected to the routes of the procession have been sealed while placing containers and are being monitored by CCTV cameras.Foolproof security arrangements were made for the processions and a large number of security personnel have been deployed at every route to avoid any kind of untoward incident.All cellular phone services also remained suspended in the following cities to counter any threats of terrorism.PUNJAB: Multan, Muzaffargarh, Khanewal, Vehari, Lodhran,Dera Ghazi Khan,Rajanpur,Lahore, Nankana Sahab, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Gujrat,Narowal, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Sargodha, Khushab, Bhakkar, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal, Okara, Pakpattan, Rahim Yar Khan. KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA: Nowshera, Kohat, Bannu, Laki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Abbottabad and Peshawar SINDH: Karachi, Hyderabad, NawabShah,Sukkur, Khairpur, Jacobabad, Shikarpur,AZAD KASHMIR: Muzaffarabad, Baagh, Haveli, Mirpur, Kotli BALOCHISTAN: Quetta A ban on pillion riding has also been imposed in some cities.The thoroughfares connected to the routes of the procession have been sealed while placinf containers and are being monitored by CCTV cameras.
