Islamabad, Pakistan – The federal government has authorized the deployment of the Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces (CAF) across the country to ensure security and maintain law and order during the holy month of Muharram. The decision comes amid heightened security concerns and growing tensions in the region.
According to a notification issued by the interior ministry, the military will be deployed in all provinces to prevent any potential unrest and violence during the sacred month, which began on Sunday. While the deployment will be enforced for an indefinite period, the details of the troop deployment will be finalized in consultation with the concerned authorities, including the governments of Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Islamabad.
The move comes as provincial governments, such as Punjab, have urged the federal government to temporarily suspend social media platforms to prevent the spread of hate speech online. In a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Cabinet on Law and Order, the government decided to suspend social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, from 6 to 11 Muharram. However, the federal government has not yet taken a decision to suspend internet services during Muharram, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior.
The deployment of the army and CAF is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and security of citizens during the sensitive period of Muharram. The government has assured that all necessary measures will be taken to maintain peace and order in the country.
