Karbala:The Minister of Interior has issued an order to remove one of the outer checkpoints in Karbala to alleviate traffic congestion in the area.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Interior Minister Yasser al-Maliki has decided to lift the al-Ibrahimiyah checkpoint next Saturday. This decision aims to reduce traffic congestion and serve both the residents of Karbala and its visitors.

A statement from the minister’s office further explained that Brigadier General Alaa al-Hassnawi, Director of External Checkpoints in Karbala, has been instructed to remove the al-Ibrahimiyah checkpoint (M53), followed by the removal of the al-Rujaybah intersection checkpoint (M52). The initiative is intended to facilitate smoother movement of citizens and vehicles, enhance the flow of traffic, and ultimately improve the experience for the people and visitors of Karbala.