The Chup Tazia Majlis commerced at Nishtar Park on Tuesday morning, marking the observance of 8 Rabi-al-Awwal.

Following the Majlis, the Chup Tazia procession will proceed from Nishtar Park, culminating at Hussainia Iranian Noor Bagh.

In preparation for the procession, authorities have implemented extensive security measures.

Over 3,432 police personnel are deployed along the Nishtar Park to Kharadar route, while an additional 2,366 officers are assigned to oversee the Shah Najaf procession in District Central.

Additional IG Javed Alam Odho has declared a full alert status for all units, with sharpshooters stationed on rooftops along the procession path and CCTV monitoring in place.

Key markets and shops along the route have been sealed as a precaution.

The Karachi traffic police have announced diversions for commuters throughout the day.

Traffic plan and alternative routes:

1. From Nazimabad: Use Lasbela Chowk to Nishtar Road via Garden.

2. From Liaquatabad: Turn left from Teen Hatti to Lasbela Chowk, then proceed towards Central Jail (Martin Road).

3. From Hassan Square: Take Kashmir Road to Shahrah-e-Quaideen or Jail Flyover to Teen Hatti, then Nishtar Road.

District East:

1. From Shahrah-e-Faisal: Turn right from Society Light Signal onto Kashmir Road.

2. From Central Jail Gate (Jamshed Road): Travel via Guru Mandir, Bihar Colony, Darya Khan Road and Soldier Bazaar.

District South:

1. From Garden Zoo: Take Anklesaria Hospital, then right to Gul Plaza or left to Coast Guard/ Holy Family hospital, continuing to MA Jinnah Road.

Heavy traffic diversions are also in effect from:

1. Super Highway: Rerouted from Liaquatabad No.10 to Nazimabad Chorangi No2, Habib Bank flyover, State Avenue Road, Sher Shah and Maripur.

2. National Highway: Access via Shahrah-e- Faisal or Rashid Minhas Road, continuing to Stadium Road, Hassan Square and onward to Sher Shah and Maripur.

MA Jinnah Road closure:

General entry to MA Jinnah road is prohibited with only vehicles holding procession entry passes allowed access through Shahrah-e- Quaideen Society Light Signal.

The Chup Tazia procession will follow traditional routes from Nishtar Park and conclude at Noor Bagh Passenger Station/ Hussainia Iranian Imambargah after the final Majlis.