June 27, 2026_ Punjab province, Pakistan, celebrated Youm-i-Ashur, the Day of Ashura, in a peaceful and organized manner for the second consecutive...
June 27, 2026_ Punjab province, Pakistan, celebrated Youm-i-Ashur, the Day of Ashura, in a peaceful and organized manner for the second consecutive year, thanks to the implementation of a new three-tiered security and administrative model. The plan, promoted by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, saw the deployment of over 100,000 police, army, and Rangers, who ensured the security of more than 47,000 Majalis (religious gatherings) and processions. For the first time, an artificial intelligence-based security system was used, including drones, body cameras, QR codes for Imambargahs (Shia places of worship), and real-time surveillance via over 5,500 CCTV cameras. Measures have also been taken to counter online hate speech, with over 6,000 accounts and posts reported to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and to provide assistance to participants, including medical services and protection from the intense heat. Pakistantoday.com.pk reports this. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz praised the entire "Punjab team" for the success of the operation, emphasizing the importance of the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) as a symbol of justice and steadfastness.
