{
  "id": 3444487,
  "title": "Security, traffic plans for Eid Miladun Nabi processions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/security-traffic-plans-for-eid-miladun-nabi-processions-3444487",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T06:08:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2025246/security-traffic-plans-for-eid-miladun-nabi-processions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Authorities across Pakistan have implemented extensive security and traffic measures for Eid Miladun Nabi processions scheduled for Wednesday. In Karachi, 4,208 policemen will patrol the city, with 1,702 in the South Zone and 765 in the East Zone, ensuring the safety of religious rallies. The main procession at Nishtar Park will see 397 officers, joined by 362 personnel guarding the park's entry points. Traffic police have been tasked with maintaining smooth traffic flow, and the police chief has directed constant vigilance on all procession routes using CCTV cameras.\n\nIn Karachi, three main processions will occur after 2pm, departing from Shaheed Masjid, Memon Masjid, and Memon Masjid once more. The main procession will conclude at Nishtar Park around 6pm. Commuters should take alternative routes to avoid the procession paths. In Rawalpindi, over 910 traffic police personnel will regulate traffic during the processions, with two A-category, ten B-category, and 108 C-category processions expected. Murree Road will be closed in both directions. The main procession in Peshawar will begin at Milad Chowk, passing through traditional routes before culminating at Qissa Khwani Bazaar.",
  "summary": "Authorities have made elaborate security and road traffic arrangements across the country for rallies in connection with the 12th Rabiul Awwal on Wednesday. Karachi In Karachi, 4,208 policemen have been deployed to secure religious rallies and gatherings in the metropolis, of whom 1,702 have been stationed in South Zone and 765 in East Zone, according to an official statement by police. Police…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "All set to celebrate Eid Miladun Nabi in twin cities today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/all-set-to-celebrate-eid-miladun-nabi-in-twin-cities-today",
        "published": "2026-08-26T02:46:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}