On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, comprehensive security, monitoring and facilitation arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram processions and majalis have remained in place across Punjab for the past eight days, with the provincial administration and law-enforcement agencies on high alert. According to official figures, Punjab has introduced a new administrative and security model […]
Muharram security
Kundi reviews Muharram security arrangements
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday visited the central 9th Muharram procession originating from Naeem Shah Chowk Saddar and reviewed security arrangements put in place for Muharram-ul-Haram. The Governor lauded the efforts of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, civil administration, and religious leaders from both Shia and Sunni communities for ensuring effective arrangements for […]
Punjab CM stresses inter-sect harmony as she reviews Muharram security
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif personally reviewed Muharram security arrangements on Wednesday, taking direct charge of monitoring measures aimed at ensuring the safety, security and convenience of mourners across the province. During a visit to the Provincial Intelligence Centre at the Civil Secretariat, the chief minister inspected live CCTV monitoring of Muharram processions and […]
Clerics vow cooperation with Sindh govt on Muharram security
Sindh Minister for Local Government Nasir Hussain Shah met a delegation of Ulema-e-Ahle Sunnat, during which detailed discussions were held on law and order, security arrangements, religious harmony, municipal facilities and various public issues related to the holy months of Muharram-ul-Haram and Rabi-ul-Awwal. The delegation was led by Hafiz Jameel Rathore. During the meeting, both […]
Azma Bukhari orders robust Muharram security arrangements
Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bukhari has directed authorities to implement a comprehensive security and public facilitation plan to ensure the peaceful observance of Muharram across the province. The instructions were issued during a high-level review meeting in Faisalabad focused on preparations for upcoming religious gatherings and processions. During the meeting, officials conducted a […]
Government warns against negligence in Muharram security
A high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar was held at the Central Police Office (CPO), Karachi, to review the law and order situation and security arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH / 2026. The meeting undertook a detailed review of security measures across the province, contingency planning, intelligence coordination, protection of processions and […]
Punjab installs QR-coded panic buttons for Muharram security
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday directed commissioners, regional police officers (RPOs), deputy commissioners (DCs), district police officers (DPOs) and assistant commissioners to remain present in the field and personally supervise arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram across the province. Chairing a high-level meeting to review Muharram arrangements, the chief minister called for the best possible […]
73,400 personnel to be deployed for Muharram security in Punjab
Punjab Police has devised a comprehensive security plan to maintain law and order during Muharram-ul-Haram and ensure the safety of mourning processions and religious gatherings across the province. According to Inspector General of Police Punjab, full security will be provided for all majalis and mourning processions, including those held in Lahore. During the first ten […]
Sindh home minister orders robust Muharram security
Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has said that a comprehensive contingency and communication plan should be prepared immediately for security arrangements during Muharram-ul-Haram. He directed all districts, ranges, and police zones to review their existing security plans and make them more effective and result-oriented. He emphasized that there would be no compromise on the security […]
Punjab seeks army rangers support for muharram security plan
The Punjab government has formally requested deployment of Pakistan Army and Rangers to strengthen security arrangements during Muharram across the province, aiming to ensure peace and protect religious gatherings. Read more : Punjab CM, WB president discuss climate and health cooperation According to official correspondence, the Punjab Home Department sent a request to the federal interior […]