PESHAWAR – The border at Chaman between Pakistan and Afghanistan was opened for trade and movement of people on Saturday.
The border crossing in Balochistan was closed by the government for two days in order to maintain security on Muharram 9 and 10 when processions are taken out across the country to pay homage to martyrs of Karbala.
Youm-i-Ashur, observed throughout the country on Friday with due solemnity and reverence, culminated peacefully as no incident of violence was reported.
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Cities across the country echoed with nohas, marsiayas and the throbbing sounds of self-flagellation in various majalis and processions, while Ulema and Zakireen shed light on the bright and candid teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his great companions.
Law enforcers including police and Rangers along with ladies and gents scouts were deployed across the country to protect masses and to avoid any untoward incident from taking place during Ashura processions.
The mobile and internet services were also suspended in the parts of the country.
The provincial governments provided complete security for holding of peaceful majalis and zuljinah processions. Walk through gates, snipers and thousands of police officers were deployed on the routes of processions.
Controls rooms were set up while CCTV cameras were also placed to avoid any inappropriate incident.
