Federal Government Deploys Army in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Under Article 245

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has ordered the deployment of the Pakistan Army in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to assist the provincial administration in maintaining security and protecting citizens and public installations.

The Ministry of Interior has issued a notification authorising the deployment under Article 245 of the Constitution of Pakistan.

According to the notification, the army will assist the civil administration and be responsible for the security of citizens’ lives and property, as well as government installations.

The notification states that the deployment will remain in effect for the duration of the emergency imposed on October 11, 2026.

The governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will determine the number of troops required in consultation with General Headquarters (GHQ). The strength of the deployed forces will be finalised in coordination with the Military Operations Directorate.

The order concerning the deployment of the Pakistan Army will also be published in Part II of the Gazette of Pakistan, according to the notification.