The Pakistan Army troops deployed in Islamabad have been empowered to use weapons against the miscreants and arrest them. If the situation becomes tense, all the powers of action will be available to the Pakistan Army.
According to the details, a notification of special powers has been issued to the Pakistan Army troops deployed in Islamabad. According to the situation, the Pakistan Army will be authorized to take extreme measures including the use of weapons. If the situation becomes tense, all the powers of action will be available to the Pakistan Army.
According to the notification, in case of firing, the soldiers of the Pakistan Army will have the authority to take immediate counter-action, the local commander of the Pakistan Army will take joint action with the federal police, and the army also has the authority to take action and arrest the miscreants. The army was also given powers under the Anti-Terrorism Act to maintain law and order.
According to the declaration, baton charges and the use of tear gas will also be allowed against the protestors.
It should be noted that the Pakistan Army troops have taken over security duties in Islamabad since last night under Article 245. The Ministry of Interior ordered the deployment of the Pakistan Army under Article 245 of the Constitution. The process of deployment in the environment has been completed.
