Big crisis brewing in Rawalpindi? Pakistan deploys army for ‘sensitive duties’
The Pakistani government has authorized the deployment of the army in Rawalpindi for six months to handle sensitive security duties. This move follows a recent violent incident involving an individual allegedly linked to the PTI party, raising concerns about regional stability near the military's headquarters.
Why it matters
The deployment of the military in a city housing the army's General Headquarters signals heightened political and security tensions in Pakistan.
The Pakistan government has authorised the deployment of the army in Rawalpindi for six months following a request from the Punjab home department for what it described as "sensitive security duties".The decision allows three companies of the Pakistan Army to be deployed in the city under Article 245 of the Pakistani Constitution, which permits the armed forces to assist the civil administration in maintaining security."The federal government, exercising the powers conferred under Article 245 of the Constitution of Pakistan, is pleased to authorise the deployment of three companies of the Pakistan Army for sensitive security duties in Rawalpindi," according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control on Friday.The notification said the deployment was intended to prevent a potential security problem and ensure that authorities could respond quickly if an unexpected situation arose.It said that the decision was taken "to avoid any undesirable situation as well…
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