Routes Closures in Karachi Announced for 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal

Authorities have put strict route closures and a heavy vehicle ban into effect facilitate smooth traffic management during the Eid Milad-un-Nabi holiday.

Karachi traffic police have prohibited the entry of heavy vehicles (including dumpers and tankers) into the city to ensure security during the 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal (Eid Milad-un-Nabi) processions, taking place across the city on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

In addition, security cordons and road blockages will begin around 12:00 PM along major procession paths.

Key Procession Routes and Timings (August 26, 2026)

Processions	Start Time (Approximate)	Routes
Maulana Akbar Dars	2:00 PM	Memon Masjid  MA Jinnah Road  Tibet Center  Regal Chowk  Shahra-e-Liaquat  Fresco Chowk to Aram Bagh Masjid
Jamat-e-Ahle-Sunnat	2:30 PM	Memon Masjid  MA Jinnah Road  Capri Chowk  Naumaish to Nishtar Park
Dawat-e-Islami	2:00 PM	Faizan-e-Madina  Old Sabzi Mandi  University Road

Public Advisory

Motorists and commuters are strongly advised to plan alternative routes around MA Jinnah Road, Numaish, Guru Mandir and Saddar areas to avoid severe gridlock.

Police personnel have been deployed across the city to monitor security via command centers and drone footage.