Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Six major Chehlum processions will be held today (Friday) in Rawalpindi and Islamabad to commemorate Imam Hussain (RA) and the martyrs of Karbala. Authorities have enforced unprecedented security measures, including the shutdown of metro bus service, internet, and mobile networks to maintain peace.

All key procession routes were sealed at 1 a.m. Thursday night, with 8,500 police officers, drones, 500 CCTV cameras, and Rangers deployed. Commandos and mounted police are stationed at highly sensitive areas, while Triple-One Brigade remains on alert. The carrying of weapons, batons, or lighters is strictly banned.

The first procession starts at 12:30 p.m. from Imambargah Ashiq Hussain (Teeli Mohalla) and reaches Imambar...