The annual Chup Tazia procession commenced on Tuesday morning (8 Rabi al-Awwal, September 2, 2025) at Nishtar Park, with strict security arrangements in place. After the Majlis, the procession will follow its traditional route and conclude at Hussainiya Iranian Imambargah Noor Bagh.
To ensure safety, authorities have sealed adjoining routes, deployed snipers on rooftops, and installed surveillance cameras across the procession’s path. Over 3,400 police personnel are on duty along the Nishtar Park–Kharadar route, while 2,366 officers have been assigned for the Shah Najaf procession in District Central. Additional IG Javed Alam Odho has directed all units to remain on high alert.
Shops and markets along sensitive routes have also been closed as a precaution.
Traffic Plan for Commuters
The Karachi traffic police have announced diversions for different districts throughout the day:
- District Central: From Nazimabad, commuters can use Lasbela Chowk via Garden; from Liaquatabad, routes through Teen Hatti and Central Jail have been designated.
- District East: Travelers from Shahrah-e-Faisal can turn via Society Light Signal to Kashmir Road; alternative routes are also available through Guru Mandir and Soldier Bazaar.
- District South: Traffic from Garden Zoo will be diverted through Uncle Saria Hospital Road towards Gul Plaza or MA Jinnah Road via Coast Guard and Holy Family Hospital.
Heavy traffic from Super Highway and National Highway will be rerouted through Liaquatabad, Nazimabad Chowrangi, Rashid Minhas Road, and Stadium Road towards Sher Shah and Maripur.
MA Jinnah Road will remain closed for general traffic. Only vehicles with authorized procession stickers will be allowed entry via Shahrah-e-Quaideen Society Light Signal.
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The Chup Tazia procession will conclude at Noor Bagh Passenger Station after passing through traditional routes, marking the end of the day’s solemn observance.
