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 the event of firing, the soldiers of the Pakistan Army will have the option of immediate retaliatory action.
The local commander of the Pakistan Army will take joint action with the federal police, the army has also got the power 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, the lathi charges and the use of tear gas against the protesters will also be allowed.
Pakistan Army will also take action on information about the presence of miscreants or threats, in the absence of the police, army personnel can also arrest the accused.
It should be noted that Pakistan Army troops have taken over security duties in Islamabad from last night under Article 245.
The Ministry of Interior gave orders for the deployment of the Pakistan Army under Article 245 of the Constitution, and the process of deployment of Pakistan Army troops in and around Islamabad has been completed.
