Pakistan Army Deployed in Rawalpindi for 6 Months Under Article 245

In a swift federal order, the Ministry of Interior authorized the immediate deployment of three companies of the Pakistan Army across the garrison city of Rawalpindi. The legal order invokes Article 245 of the Constitution of Pakistan, granting military forces formal authority to act in aid of civil power for a renewable six-month period.

The formal decision follows an official security assessment and requisition sent by the Home Department of the Government of Punjab. According to federal notifications, the troop deployment aims to prevent "undesirable situations" and ensure rapid military response capabilities for the district administration during sensitive security events.

RAWALPINDI ARMY DEPLOYMENT (ARTICLE 245) SUMMARY

Authorizing Body	Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control
Requisitioning Authority	Home Department, Government of Punjab
Constitutional Mandat	Article 245 (Armed Forces in Aid of Civil Power)
Force Strengthe	Three (3) Companies of the Pakistan Army
Mandated Duration	Six (6) Months with immediate effect
Operational Mandate	Sensitive security duties & maintaining civil order

Understanding the Constitutional Role: Article 245

Under Article 245 of Pakistan's Constitution, the federal government possesses the legal power to invoke armed forces personnel to assist local law enforcement agencies when municipal authorities face security challenges.

The deployment places military units alongside civil administration and police contingents.

• Joint Security Patrols: Military companies will conduct static security duty and perimeter surveillance around sensitive key installations, including municipal offices and transit routes.

• Rapid Response Reserves: Troops will act as quick-reaction contingents in the event of civil unrest, public disturbances, or unexpected security threats.

• Administrative Coordination: District police and city magistrates retain legal oversight, while military units provide tactical backing and force multiplication.

Legal & Operational Framework: Army vs. Police Role

Operational Parameter	Civil Police & District Administration	Pakistan Army (Article 245 Deployment)
Legal Mandate	Daily policing & local law enforcement.	Aid to civil power under constitutional directive.
Duration of Duties	Permanent city jurisdiction.	Time-bound authorization (6-month period).
Primary Scope	Crime control, traffic, & investigation.	Strategic protection, security, & response.
Command Authority	District Police Officer & Deputy Commissioner.	Military Unit Commander operating with civil oversight.

City Security & Key Installation Protection

Rawalpindi holds critical strategic importance as a hub for major national institutions and transportation networks. The six-month deployment ensures that municipal authorities maintain sufficient force capability to keep commercial and public sectors running smoothly.

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

(Invokes Article 245 Directive)

PUNJAB HOME DEPARTMENT	PAKISTAN ARMY UNITS
(Requisition & Coordination)	(3 Companies Deployed)

RAWALPINDI DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

(Securing Key Installations & Public Order)

By deploying three specialized companies, civil authorities can deploy dedicated units to protect vital infrastructure while local police focus on routine citywide patrols. Security officials emphasized that the move is a precautionary step designed to maintain order across the city throughout the upcoming half-year period.