Pakistan army deployed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as em...

Summary

• The federal government has authorised the deployment of Pakistan Army troops and military assets in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to support civil authorities following the imposition of an emergency and governor’s rule in the province.
• The development comes amid growing disagreements between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz-led federal government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led KP administration over counterterrorism measures and security policy.
• The PTI has accused the federal government of excluding the provincial leadership from important security decisions.

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The federal government has authorised the deployment of Pakistan Army troops and military assets in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to support civil authorities following the imposition of an emergency and governor’s rule in the province.

The Interior Ministry issued a formal notification on October 11, 2026 under Article 245 of the Constitution. According to the order the deployment aims to protect citizens, safeguard public and private property and secure government buildings and other important installations.

The authorisation will remain in effect for the duration of the emergency and governor’s rule. KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, in consultation with the Military Operations Directorate at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi will decide the number of troops and military resources required.