The federal government has announced holidays on July 5 and 6 (equivalent to Muharram 9 and 10) to Mark Ashura, who commemorates the martyrdom Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in Karbala.
According to a review issued by the Cabinet Department, “Prime Minister has been pleased to declare to declare July 5 and 6, 2025 (Saturday and Sunday) as holidays on the occasion of Ashura (9th and 10th Moharram 1447 AH).”
The announcement was published in the continuation of the Cabinet Division’s former circular, issued on December 23, 2024, outlining the schedule for holidays for 2025.
The public holiday applies to all federal government offices. Provincial governments are expected to issue separate messages in accordance with the federal message.
In the event of large gatherings and processions, the government has tightened security measures across the country, especially around Imambargahs. Monitoring has been improved to prevent any unfortunate incidents.
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Last week, while he was chairman of a meeting of the federal cabinet, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif authorities to ensure strict law and order under Muharram-related processions and Majalis.
He instructed the Minister of the Interior to coordinate with provincial governments as well as the administrations of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir to maintain peace and security throughout the Holy Month.
Mohsin Naqvi stated that a comprehensive security plan had been completed to control misunderstandings and ensure high -level monitoring below Muharram.
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Earlier this week, during a visit to an Imambargah, the minister said the security forces had been placed on a high alarm to avert any “dishonest design of Feige enemies.”
He also noted that approval had been granted for the insertion of the Pakistani army in all provinces, including Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, at the request of local administrations.
The army, he added, will remain available to support the civil administration as needed to ensure peace and order during the month.
