PAKISTAN ARMY DEPLOYED IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA

The federal government has officially issued a notification authorizing the deployment of the Pakistan Army in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to assist the civil administration.

The deployment of Pakistan Army troops and resources in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been approved under Article 245 of the Constitution.

The federal government has authorized the deployment for the duration of the proclamation issued on October 11, 2026, under Articles 232 and 234.

The objective of the deployment is to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives and property, as well as government installations.

According to the notification, the Pakistan Army will assist the civil administration in maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in consultation with the Directorate General of Military Operations (DGMO) at GHQ, will determine the number of troops and resources to be deployed.

The notification regarding the deployment will be published in the Gazette of Pakistan, Part II.