Troops to assist civil authorities in protecting lives, citizens’ property and government installations under Article 245 of the Constitution

ISLAMABAD, Sunday, October 11, 2026 (WNP): The Federal Government has authorised the deployment of Pakistan Army troops and assets in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in aid of civil power to protect human life, citizens’ property and government installations.

According to the government’s notification, the deployment has been authorised under Article 245 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the duration of the proclamation issued on October 11, 2026, under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution.

The notification states that the deployment aims to ensure the safety of life, security of persons and property of citizens, as well as the protection of government installations across the province.

It further provides that the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in consultation with the Military Operations Directorate at General Headquarters (GHQ), will determine the number of troops and military assets required for the purpose.

The deployment is intended to support civil authorities in maintaining security and protecting public and government property during the period covered by the proclamation.