The federal government has announced holidays on August 18 and August 19 on account of Youm-e-Ashur. A notification was issued on Friday. The government has decided to deploy army troops across the country from Muharram 1 to 13. A security plan has been devised for the processions as well. The Pakistan Army with help the civil security forces. Last week, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced a public holiday on Muharram 1. In Sindh, a ban has been placed on pillion riding from Muharram 8 to 10 under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. No one can carry any arms or ammunition with the exception of law enforcers. More than five people cannot gather unless the.