Karachi Traffic Police (KTP) on Tuesday provided alternative routes for commuters to use as some roads will remain closed for the 8th, 9th and 10th Muharram processions.

In a statement issued on X, the KTP said on Tuesday, “Special arrangements have been made to ensure the traffic flow and facilitate the citizens during the 8th, 9th, and 10th Muharram processions.”

According to a press release issued by the Karachi deputy inspector general’s (DIG) office, attached to the post, “On 8/9/10 Muharram (June 24/25/26, 2026), the central procession will depart from Nishtar Park and conclude at Imambargah Hussainia Iranian via its traditional routes.

“Due to security reasons, M.A. Jinnah Road will be closed to traffic from Gurumandir to Tower,” it added.

The press release also shared the alternative routes for the commuters to reach their destinations.

District Central:

• Commuters coming from Nazimabad can reach their destination from Lasbela Chowk via Nishtar Road heading to Garden.
• Commuters coming from Liaquatabad can turn left from Teen Hatti to Lasbela Chowk and then right towards Central Jail (Martin Road).
• Commuters heading from Hassan Square to PIB Colony can travel via Kashmir Road to Society Light Signal (Shahrah-i-Quaideen), and from Jail Chowrangi Flyover towards Nishtar Road (Lasbela Chowk).

On Muharram 9, Gurumandir Chowk will be closed to traffic from 8:30am to 9:30am.

District East

• Commuters going towards Numaish from Sharea Faisal via Shahrah-i-Quaideen can turn right from the Society Light Signal onto Kashmir Road to reach their destination.
• Commuters going from Central Jail Gate (Jamshed Road) towards M.A. Jinnah Road can go from Gurumandir towards Bahadur Yar Jang Road and Soldier Bazaar.

On Muharram 9, the road from Jamshed Road to Gurumandir and Bahadur Yar Jang Road will be closed from 10:30am to 1:30pm, the KPT said.

District South

• Commuters going from Garden Zoo to M.A. Jinnah Road can turn right from Anklesaria towards Gul Plaza and left towards Coast Guard and Holy Family.

The press release further said that entry for all types of vehicles is prohibited on M.A. Jinnah Road, except for those participating in the procession that display a specific windscreen sticker.

These authorised vehicles should enter via Shahrah-i-Quaideen and the Society Light Signal.

Routes for procession participants

• Participants coming from Nazimabad will head to Numaish via Lasbela and Gurumandir.
• Those coming from Liaquatabad will pass via Teen Hatti, Jahangir Road and Gurumandir to reach Numaish.
• Another route is from Society Light Signal till Numaish.
• Those heading from Gulistan-i-Jauhar and Gulshan-i-Iqbal will take University Road, pass through Old Sabzi Mandi, Kashmir Road and Society Light Signal, to arrive at Numaish.

Vehicles distributing Sabeel or Niaz will be part of the procession. Their entry points are: Saddar Dawakhana and Capri Light Signal. No vehicle is permitted to park anywhere along the procession route.

Heavy traffic

From Super Highway/Gulberg to M.A. Jinnah Road: All heavy commercial traffic will be diverted from Liaquatabad No. 10 towards Nazimabad No. 2, continuing via Habib Bank Flyover, Estate Avenue Road and Shershah towards Mauripur. The same route applies for the return journey.

From National Highway to the city: Heavy commercial traffic will be diverted via Sharea Faisal or Rashid Minhas Road, Stadium Road, Sir Shah Suleman Road, Hassan Square, Liaquatabad No. 10, Nazimabad No. 2, Habib Bank Flyover, Estate Avenue Road, and Shershah towards Mauripur.

No traffic of any kind — whether light or heavy — is allowed beyond Gurumandir Chowk on the procession route. This traffic will be diverted toward Bahadur Yar Jung Road and Soldier Bazar.