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Pakistan authorises army deployment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The federal government approved army deployment to assist civil administration following the emergency proclamation on Oct. 11, 2026.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:27:11 GMT

Pakistan has formally authorised the deployment of army troops in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Article 245 after imposing emergency and governor’s rule in the province, according to top security sources cited by News18.

What happened

The emergency proclamation and governor’s rule were announced on Oct. 11, 2026, suspending the PTI‑led provincial government. The same day, the federal government issued an order, to be published in the Gazette of Pakistan, authorising army deployment for the duration of the emergency. The deployment is intended to assist the provincial civil administration in maintaining law and order, protecting citizens, and safeguarding government installations.

What the reports add

News18 reports that the plan to impose emergency, introduce governor’s rule and deploy troops was allegedly devised by Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir. The source claims the PTI provincial government, led by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, had opposed the military’s involvement in mines and minerals, prompting the federal move to gain greater control over those resources.

What was said

The outlet quotes “top security sources” saying the deployment order will be coordinated between the KP governor and the GHQ’s Military Operations Directorate, which will determine the number of troops required.

How it came about

Earlier coverage by Felo News noted a senior meeting on Oct. 10 to discuss emergency powers or governor’s rule, with the president, prime minister and senior military officials expected to attend. President Asif Ali Zardari later declared the emergency on Oct. 11, suspending the PTI government. The current deployment order follows those developments and reflects the federal government’s effort to stabilise the province amid tensions over security and mineral control.

Key facts

Pakistan authorised army deployment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Article 245. (news18.com)
Emergency and governor’s rule were declared on Oct. 11, 2026, suspending the PTI provincial government. (news18.com)
The deployment order will be published in the Gazette of Pakistan and lasts for the emergency period. (news18.com)
Army chief Asim Munir is alleged to have planned the emergency and deployment. (news18.com)
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and the PTI government reportedly opposed military involvement in mines and minerals. (news18.com)