Central procession in Peshawar taken out from Imambargah Hussainia Hall.

Central procession in Peshawar taken out from Imambargah Hussainia Hall.

Four die "due to suffocation" in Sukkur's Rohri; alternative routes and security arrangements were put in place across the country.

Dawn takes a look at the scenes as huge flags with Islamic emblems and “Zuljanahs” remained a key part of the processions.

Central procession in Karachi taken out from Nishtar Park; mobile phone services suspended along procession's route in Quetta; Metro Bus Service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad…

Mobile phone services partially suspended in 24 districts of Punjab; Metro Bus Service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad also suspended.

Thousands of security personnel deployed by authorities; mobile phone services partially suspended in sensitive districts across the country.

Processions take place amid tight security arrangements; mobile services, internet suspended in sensitive areas of Balochistan.