Pakistan has deployed three Army units in Rawalpindi for six months to handle sensitive security tasks, as per an Interior Ministry directive without detailing the specific threat.
The decision was taken after a request
Aug 22, 2026
05:12 pm
What's the storyThe Pakistan government has deployed three companies of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi for six months on "sensitive security duties."
The decision was taken after a request from the Punjab home department and is authorized under Article 245 of the Pakistani Constitution.
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Interior ministry's order says deployment to avoid any "undesirable situation", respond effectively in any "unforeseen situation".
The Pakistan government has authorised the deployment of the army in Rawalpindi for six months following a request from the…
Interior ministry says Punjab government requested for army deployment.
Services of 137 Army and Rangers companies requested across over 35 districts.
The personnel had previously been guarding high-profile buildings and installations in the federal capital.
It operationalizes structural changes that have been unfolding within the armed forces over the past year.
