Karachi Traffic Police announced the Muharram traffic plan Karachi 2025 for 8th, 9th, and 10th Muharram-ul-Haram 1447 Hijri. The plan outlines procession routes, road closures, and alternative routes for commuters during the days of mourning.
The main Muharram processions will start from Nishtar Park and conclude at Imambargah Hussainia Iranian, following traditional routes. M.A. Jinnah Road will be closed for all traffic from Guru Mandir to Tower for security reasons.
Alternate routes for light traffic
- From Nazimabad: Lasbela Chowk → Nishtar Road → Garden
- From Liaquatabad: Teen Hatti → right to Lasbela Chowk OR left to Central Jail (Martin Road)
- From Hasan Square: Jail Flyover underpass → Kashmir Road → Society Light Signal (Shahrah-e-Quaideen) → Nishtar Road
District East alternatives
- Shahrah-e-Faisal → Shahrah-e-Quaideen (Noorani Kabab) → Society Light Signal → right on Kashmir Road
- Central Jail Gate (Jamshed Road) → Guru Mandir → Bahadur Yar Jang Road → Soldier Bazaar
District South alternatives
- Garden Zoo → Uncle Sarya → right Gul Plaza OR left Coast Guard → Holy Family Hospital
Heavy traffic diversion
- From Super Highway/Gulberg: Liaquatabad No. 10 → Nazimabad Chowrangi No. 2 → Habib Bank Flyover → State Avenue → Sher Shah → Mauripur
- From National Highway: Shahrah-e-Faisal OR Rashid Minhas → Stadium Road → Sir Shah Suleman → Hasan Square → Liaquatabad No.10 → Nazimabad Chowrangi No.2 → Sher Shah → Mauripur
No vehicles allowed beyond Guru Mandir Chowk onto the procession route. All traffic will divert via Bahadur Yar Jang Road and Soldier Bazaar.
M.A. Jinnah Road access
Only vehicles with official procession stickers allowed. Entry permitted via Shahrah-e-Quaideen at Society Light Signal.
Muharram Procession Participant Routes
- Nazimabad → Lasbela → Albela → Garden Jamaat Khana → Soldier Bazaar No.3 → Numaish
- Liaquatabad → Teen Hatti → Jehangir Road → Guru Mandir → Numaish
- Society Light Signal → Numaish
- Gulistan-e-Jauhar/Gulshan-e-Iqbal → University Road → Old Sabzi Mandi → Kashmir Road → Society Light Signal → Numaish
Sabeel/Niaz vehicles
Entry allowed only from Tower/Memon Masjid. No parking on the procession route permitted.
