Main procession of Taazia and Zuljinah was taken out from Markazi Imambargah G-6/2 and concluded at the same place after passing through the traditional route. A large number of mourners are participating in the procession. Foolproof measures have been taken to secure the main 9th Muharram procession in the federal capital. Mobile network service remained suspended in the sector in order to maintain law and order situation. The ban will remain in place till 10th of Muharram, while pillion riding will also remain prohibited during this period.
Around 3,000 policemen, Pakistan Rangers and Frontier Constabulary men secured Islamabad's Sector G-6 and all the routes of on this account. Cellular services remain suspended across sectors G-6, G-7, G-8 G-9, F-7, F-11, I-10.
The administration imposed Section 144 in the city to maintain peace and sectarian harmony. Under the section 144, assembly of five or more people was banned except for Muharram processions, majalis, urs, prayers. DIG operation Waqar Uddin Syed monitored the security arrangements through safe city cameras and aerial surveillance.
Meanwhile, Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri in separate messages urged the nation to rise above parochial differences, narrow mindedness, sectarianism, ethnicity and maintain harmony, unity and brotherhood in our ranks in accordance with golden principles of Islam and follow the path of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). The Speaker said that Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions (RA) were the noblest models in preaching and practicing the Qur'anic philosophy of patience, sacrifice and martyrdom. Their unflinching faith in Almighty Allah and the Day of Judgment, their exemplary devotion, dauntless courage, and unfailing patience in the way of Almighty Allah was a unique exhibition of the spirit of patience and martyrdom described in the Holy Qur'an, he said.
The Speaker urged that being a Muslim it is our obligation that we stand up against the evil forces that stir up discord and create confrontation in the society, to achieve their nefarious designs. They said that the best way to pay tributes to the martyrs of Karbala is to make commitment on this day to work and devote oneself for the development and strength of the county. "We have to forget our trivial differences and adopt the teachings of Islam and promote peace, security and brotherhood," he urged.
The Deputy Speaker said that on this day of Ashura, the battle was fought between the forces of truth and falsehood, which would continue to impart Muslims a lesson of sustained struggle against oppression. He said that this is the path which the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) taught us to follow and his followers (RA) offered great sacrifices. "Yaum-e-Ashoor reminds us the lesson of adherence to the truth, firmness of belief and being steadfast against tyranny," he added.
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