The federal government has approved the deployment of Pakistan Army troops and military assets in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The move is intended to support civil authorities in maintaining security across the province.
The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control issued the order in Islamabad on October 11, 2026. The notification is scheduled for publication in the next issue of the Gazette of Pakistan, Part-II.
According to the order, the federal government exercised its powers under Article 245 of the Constitution. This provision allows the armed forces to act in aid of civil power under the applicable constitutional framework.
The Pakistan Army will assist civil authorities in protecting citizens, their lives, and their property. The troops will also help safeguard government installations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The deployment comes under a proclamation issued on October 11, 2026. The notification states that the military deployment will remain effective for the duration of that proclamation.
The proclamation was issued under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution. The new directive also replaces the federal government’s earlier orders concerning the deployment.
Governor to Determine Number of Troops
The notification does not specify a fixed number of troops or military assets for deployment in KP. Instead, the required strength will depend on the situation and operational needs within the province.
According to the order, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi will determine the number of troops and assets required. He will make this decision in consultation with the Military Operations Directorate at General Headquarters (GHQ).
This arrangement allows the authorities to assess the deployment requirements according to prevailing circumstances. The notification leaves the exact number of personnel and military resources to be decided through consultation.
The federal government has authorized the deployment to support civilian administration in security-related responsibilities. The assigned duties include protecting residents, securing property, and safeguarding government buildings and installations.
Previous Orders Superseded
The latest notification supersedes earlier federal government orders concerning the deployment of troops in the province. It establishes the terms of the current authorization under the cited constitutional provisions.
The order does not provide a specific end date for the deployment. Instead, its duration is linked to the proclamation issued on October 11, 2026.
Further details about the number of troops, the military assets involved, and specific deployment locations were not provided in the notification.
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The latest directive formally authorizes the Pakistan Army to assist civil authorities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The provincial governor and GHQ’s Military Operations Directorate will determine the required deployment strength through consultation.
