Cellular service remained suspended on 9th Muharram

Author: DNA

As mourning processions of 9th Muharram were about to begin across Pakistan to pay homage to the martyrs of Karbala, the cellular networks remained partially jammed in some parts of the country on Thursday.

Mobile service, however, remained completely suspended in the areas which were in proximity with procession routes.

The cellular service resumed in cities after the conclusion of processions in respective areas, after 8:00 pm, as per the sources.

Special security plans were devised on provincial and federal level to ensure safe environment throughout the holy month, with heavy contingents of security personnel deployed in major cities of Pakistan, in addition to tight security measures in small cities as well. On account of Muharram, Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi have stressed upon promoting unity, tolerance and religious harmony in their messages on the advent of the holy month of Muharram. The premier and the president laid stress upon collective efforts towards the progress and prosperity of the country by leaving aside petty regional, sectarian and ethnic prejudices.

They said the month of Muharram preaches the message of sacrifice, love and brotherhood, compassion, religious tolerance and patience.

Published in Daily Times, September 21st 2018.

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