” Ashura observed with religious fervour across Pakistan ”

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Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Moharram-ul-Haram, is being observed today (Wednesday) across the country with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions in Karbala.

In this connection, mourning processions are being taken out in all cities and towns of the country.

Ulema and Zakireen are highlighting the bright and candid teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho) and various aspects of Karbla tragedy.

Elaborate security arrangements have been made to avoid any untoward incident during the mourning processions.

Read more: No mobile phone service in 21 Punjab districts on Muharram 9, 10

The Punjab Home Department announced the suspension of mobile phone service in 21 districts of the province on 9 and Muharram.

The mobile services will remain shut in sensitive areas of several cities including Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Muzaffargarh, DG Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Layyah, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Rajanpur and some other districts of upper Punjab.

In Balochistan, the internet will remain suspended in Quetta, Kachhi, Jhal Magsi, Jaffarabad, and Usta Muhammad.

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