Deployment of Army in KP notified
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday approved the deployment of Pakistan army troops in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to assist the civil administration in maintaining law and order. According to notification issued by Ministry of Interior, in supersession of its earlier orders, the federal government, in exercise of the powers conferred under Article 245 of the constitution is pleased to authorize…
Islamabad has officially authorized the deployment of Pakistan army troops in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior. The federal government, acting under Article 245 of the constitution, has the power to deploy the army for the safety of life, security of citizens and property, and protection of government installations in the province.
This proclamation, dated October 11, was superseded by the current notification. The governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in consultation with the Military Operations Directorate at GHQ, will decide the number of troops required for the task.
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