ISLAMABAD, November 26, 2024: The Pakistani government has deployed the military to manage the growing unrest during the ongoing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests in Islamabad.
The Ministry of Interior issued an official notification confirming the military’s involvement under Article 245 of the Constitution, which allows the armed forces to assist civil authorities in maintaining law and order during times of crisis.
According to official sources, the military has been granted sweeping powers, including the authority to impose curfews in any area deemed necessary to control the situation.
Security forces have also been instructed to take immediate and strict action against anyone causing disturbances, with orders to “shoot anyone spreading chaos on the spot.”
In the aftermath of the announcement, army convoys were seen moving through various streets of Islamabad, signaling a significant increase in security presence across the city.
The move follows a series of violent clashes between PTI supporters and police, as the opposition party’s protests have intensified in the capital.