In order to ensure security for the religious processions during the month of Muharram, Karachi’s Green and Orange lines of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will remain suspended from July 15 to July 17. The Peoples Bus Service has also announced the suspension of its operations on specific routes during 9 and 10 Muharram.
According to the announcement, both BRT lines will resume services from July 18. The suspension is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of commuters and to facilitate the smooth passage of processions during the holy month of Muharram.
On 8th Muharram, a procession will start from Nishtar Park and end at Hussainian Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar. The procession will go through various streets in Karachi, including Nishtar Park, Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto Road, Mehfil-i-Shah-i-Khurasan, MA Jinnah Road, Mansfield Street, Preedy Street, Tibet Chowk, and Bolton Market, before reaching its final destination.
On 9th Muharram, a procession will be taken out from Martin Road Imambargah, Liaquatabad at 9am. It will reach Nishtar Park at 12pm, where a Majlis will be held. Afterwards, the procession will be taken out from Nishtar Park for Hussainian Iranian Imambargah, Kharadar, via Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto Road, Mehfil-i-Shah-i-Khurasan, MA Jinnah Road, Mansfield Street, Preedy Street, Tibet Chowk, and Bombay Bazaar.
To ensure security, Muhammad Ali (MA) Jinnah Road will remain closed from Gurumandir to Tower on 8th Muharram. Other roads that will be closed or partially closed include Nishtar Road, Altaf Hussain Road, Bolton Market, MA Jinnah Road (point c), Nawaz Mahabat Khanjee Road, and Kharadar Police Station.
The traffic plan has been issued by the authorities to ensure the smooth passage of processions and to minimize inconvenience to commuters. The suspension of BRT services and the closure of certain roads are part of the security measures to ensure the safety of all.
