Islamabad, five Punjab districts: Ministry approves deployment of Rangers
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has approved the deployment of Rangers in the federal capital and different districts of Punjab province to assist civil law enforcement in maintaining law and order ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march on September 27. According to a notification issued here, pursuant to the request made by the Chief Commissioner, Islamabad Capital Territory…
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has given the green light for the Pakistan Rangers to be deployed in Islamabad and five Punjab districts, according to a Ministry of Interior notification. This move aims to support civil law enforcement in maintaining order during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) planned long march on September 27.
The decision follows requests from the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad Capital Territory and the Punjab government. The Rangers, under specific provisions of the Pakistan Rangers Ordinance of 1959 and the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997, will be authorized to carry out designated duties, including self-defense against any threats or violent incidents, as outlined in the notification.
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