Federal govt authorizes army troops deployment in calamity hit districts

Islamabad: The Federal Government has authorized deployment of army troops to assist the provincial governments in relief and rescue operations in the calamity-hit areas.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Interior, the deployment of Army troops has been approved under the Article-245 of the constitution of Pakistan.

The troops are being deployed in pursuant to the requests made by all the provincial governments in wake of the emergency situation due to torrential rains and floods.