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Muharram processions conclude peacefully across Pakistan
Muharram processions in all major cities of Pakistan culminated peacefully at their designated destinations on Saturday evening.
Mourners across the country today paid homage to the martyrdom of Imam Husain and his companions in the tragedy of Karbala.
On the recommendations of the federal government, cellular services in all major cities were suspended from 8am but were restored starting 8pm.
City administrations had chalked out elaborate traffic plans for the Muharram processions in an effort to ensure smooth traffic flow in each of the major cities.
The Muharram procession in Islamabad began at 1pm from Asna Ashari, the central Imambargah, in Sector G-6/2.