Govt approves deployment of three army companies in Rawalpindi for 6 months

The federal cabinet has approved the deployment of three companies of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi for a period of six months, effective immediately. This decision was made under Article 245 of the Constitution at the request of the Punjab Home Department. The army units will be deployed for sensitive security duties to prevent undesirable situations and to respond effectively to unforeseen circumstances as required by the district administration. This move aims to bolster security in Rawalpindi.