The Karachi Traffic Police have issued a traffic plan for 12 Rabi ul Awal processions to be held in the city on Saturday.
Every year, Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH) is celebrated with great religious zeal. Processions and events are organized across the country, including Karachi. Officials confirmed that SSPs will personally supervise the processions in their districts.
Main Processions
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Two processions will start from Memon Masjid.
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The first begins at 2:30 pm and will end at Aram Bagh Masjid.
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The central procession, led by Maulana Shah Abdul Haq Qadri, will leave at 3:00 pm and conclude at Nishtar Park.
Entry of vehicles on MA Jinnah Road will be banned, except for those with official stickers.
District Central Routes
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Traffic from Nazimabad can use Lasbela Chowk via Nishtar Road.
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Vehicles from Liaquatabad may take Teen Hatti to Lasbela Chowk, then move toward Central Jail.
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From Hassan Square to PPP Chowrangi, use Kashmir Road → Society Light Signal → Jail Flyover → Teen Hatti → Nishtar Road.
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No traffic allowed from Guru Mandir to Numaish.
East Routes
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Vehicles from Shahrah-e-Faisal to Numaish can use Shahrah-e-Quaideen and Kashmir Road.
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Traffic from Jamshed Road may use Bahadur Yar Jang Road and Soldier Bazaar.
South Routes
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From Garden Zoo to MA Jinnah Road, traffic will be diverted via Uncle Sarya to Gul Plaza or Coast Guard near Holy Family Hospital.
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From Lucky Star to MA Jinnah Road via Empress Market, diversion will be made from Saddar Dawakhana to PPP Chowrangi.
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Vehicles toward Burns Road will use Abdullah Haroon Road to MR Kiyani Chowk.
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No traffic allowed from MR Kiyani Chowk to Court Road (Kabootar Chowrangi). Diversion will be made from Arts Council to Pakistan Chowk.
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From Shahrah-e-Liaquat to Burns Road, vehicles will be diverted from Aram Bagh Signal to Pakistan Chowk.
Heavy Vehicles Ban
All heavy and commercial vehicles will be banned across Karachi on 12 Rabi ul Awal.
The traffic police have urged citizens to use alternative routes to avoid inconvenience and delays.
