ISLAMABAD: The Interior Division on Thursday announced that the army would be deployed nationwide during the Muharram.
The ministry sent a letter to the governments of Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, and the four provinces regarding this decision.
The deployment has been authorised under Article 245, following a demand from the provinces.
Pakistan Army, along with the police and other law enforcement agencies, would be responsible for ensuring the security of all processions and gatherings during Muharram.
This decision was made due to the prevailing security situation in the country.
During the holy month of Muharram, believers hold large gatherings and processions across the country, with major processions taking place on the 10th and 9th of Muharram.
The request from the provincial governments was reportedly made amid worsening law and order situation as the country witnessed a surge in terror activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
