Federal govt authorises army deployment in KP in aid of civil power
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on authorised the deployment of Pakistan Army troops and assets in aid of civil power in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for security, after the federal government imposed an emergency and governor’s rule in the province. The measures, imposed earlier, have been approved under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution, according to a statement by the President House. They were…
Islamabad has authorized the deployment of Pakistan Army troops and assets in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to support civil power amid a recent emergency and governor's rule. The decision, made possible under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution, followed the federal government's approval of federal cabinet recommendations. The authorization, issued through SRO (1)/2026 by the interior ministry, covers the safety of citizens and government installations.
KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, in consultation with the Military Operations Directorate, will determine the necessary number of troops and assets. A copy of the order was sent to various concerned officials, including the president’s secretary, prime minister’s adviser, KP governor’s secretary, and the Military Operations Directorate GHQ Rawalpindi.
Concerns arose following the imposition of emergency measures and the closure of Royal Artillery (RA) Bazaar, as shipping containers blocked major routes in Peshawar. The opposition alliance, however, was denied permission to hold a press conference at KP House, prompting its relocation to Jamia Al Wilaya near Bhara Kahu.
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