Rangers deployment 'extended' in Islamabad, parts of Punjab ahead of PTI march
Authorities have extended the deployment of Rangers in Islamabad and Punjab until October 15 ahead of a planned protest march by the PTI party. Despite ongoing negotiations between the government and the opposition, the PTI remains committed to its demonstration.
Why it matters
The extension of security forces highlights the ongoing political instability in Pakistan and the potential for civil unrest in the capital.
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The deployment of Rangers personnel in parts of Punjab and the federal capital has been extended ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) planned long march, sources said.
The deployment has been extended until October 15, 2026, sources said. The previous deployment was scheduled to remain in place until October 5, 2026.
Sources said the extension was made at the request of the Islamabad chief commissioner and the Punjab Home Department.
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