The federal government has authorised the deployment of the Pakistan Army in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to support the provincial administration and protect public safety. The decision follows an emergency declared on October 11, according to the notification.
Under Article 245 of the Constitution, the army will assist civil authorities in maintaining public safety and protecting essential public assets. The deployment will remain effective throughout the emergency period.
What Will the Army Do in KP?
The notification outlines the army’s responsibilities during its deployment in the province. These include assisting the administration, protecting citizens’ lives and safeguarding public property.
Furthermore, the troops will help secure government installations against potential threats. Their presence is intended to support the provincial administration in carrying out its responsibilities during the emergency.
The deployment places particular emphasis on protecting people and public infrastructure. However, the notification does not specify the number of troops who will serve in the province.
Who Will Decide the Number of Troops?
The KP governor will determine the number of troops required for the deployment. The governor will make this decision in consultation with General Headquarters (GHQ) and the Military Operations Directorate.
This arrangement will allow the relevant authorities to determine the required troop strength through consultation. Nevertheless, the notification does not provide a specific figure for the number of personnel involved.
How Long Will the Deployment Continue?
The army’s deployment will remain in effect for the duration of the emergency imposed on October 11. The notification links the deployment period directly to the emergency.
Consequently, the duration of the army’s presence will depend on the period covered by the emergency. The notification does not specify a separate end date for the deployment.
The move authorises the military to assist civil authorities while the emergency remains in place. Meanwhile, the provincial administration will receive support in protecting lives, public property and government installations.
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