Punjab bans stage dramas, cultural performance until 13th Muharram

The Punjab Arts Council has issued a notification banning all stage dramas and cultural performances in theatres across Punjab from the 1st to the 13th of Muharram-ul-Haram. This measure is taken in observance of Muharram, with theatre managements directed to ensure strict compliance during the mourning period. Concurrently, security arrangements for Youm-e-Ashura are being finalized nationwide, involving reviews of procession routes and deployment of additional law enforcement personnel at sensitive locations. These comprehensive measures aim to ensure peace, public safety, and a respectful environment for mourners participating in religious events during the holy month.