Karachi set to host two major processions for 8th Rabi ul Awwal known as Chup Tazia, with significant traffic disruptions expected throughout the day. The first procession scheduled to start at 6:30 AM and anticipated to wrap up by 11:00 AM.
| Procession | Affected Roads | Alternate Routes | Timing |
|---|
| First Procession (6:30 AM – 11:00 AM) | Nastar Park, Naumaish, Saddar, MA Jinnah Road, Kharadar, Lyari Expressway, Lasbela towards Nishtar Road, Kashmir Road, Shahrah-e-Quaideen, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Corridor-3, II Chundrigar Road, Shahrah-e-Liaquat, Maripur Road | Lyari Expressway, Lasbela towards Nishtar Road, Kashmir Road, Shahrah-e-Quaideen, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Corridor-3, II Chundrigar Road, Shahrah-e-Liaquat, Maripur Road | 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Second Procession (1:00 PM – 12:00 AM) | Rizvia Chowrangi, Nazimabad, Lasbela, Teenhatti, PIB Colony, Jail Road, Yadgar Fish turning at Jamshed Road, Marten Road, Lyari Expressway, Shahrah-e-Faisal, MA Jinnah Road, Garden to Bara Board, Saddar Corridor-3, New MA Jinnah Road to University Road | Lyari Expressway, Shahrah-e-Faisal, MA Jinnah Road, Garden to Bara Board, Saddar Corridor-3, New MA Jinnah Road to University Road | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Participants will begin their journey from Nashtar Park, moving through Numaish, Saddar, MA Jinnah Road, and concluding at Kharadar. During this period, several routes will impacted, including Lyari Expressway, Lasbela towards Nishtar Road, Kashmir Road, Shahrah-e-Quaideen, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Corridor-3, II Chundrigar Road, Shahrah-e-Liaquat, and Maripur Road.
The second procession will commence at 1:00 PM and expected to continue until midnight. This procession will traverse Rizvia Chowrangi, Nazimabad, Lasbela, Teenhatti, PIB Colony, Jail Road, Yadgar Fish turning at Jamshed Road, and Marten Road. Traffic management will seal off these routes, with alternate routes available from 10:00 AM to midnight, including Lyari Expressway, Shahrah-e-Faisal, MA Jinnah Road, Garden to Bara Board, Saddar Corridor-3, and New MA Jinnah Road to University Road.
Due to anticipated traffic congestion, we advise residents to plan their travel accordingly and use alternative routes where possible. Those who are likely to affected by potential delays encouraged to leave their destinations early to avoid inconvenience.
Stay updated on traffic conditions and procession routes to ensure a smooth journey during this busy period.
