Under the leadership of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar, the federal cabinet recently convened to address crucial matters pertaining to the upcoming elections. In a unanimous move, the cabinet gave the green light to deploy both the Army and Civil Armed Forces during the polls to ensure a secure and orderly electoral process. Specifically, the Army is set to operate as the Red Response Force in sensitive constituencies.
This decision followed the submission of a summary by the Federal Ministry of Interior, emphasizing the imperative role of military services in maintaining a secure electoral environment.
The approved summary outlines a significant deployment, involving 277,000 officers and personnel from the Pakistan Army, alongside Rangers and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel assigned for election duties. These combined forces will serve as a swift response force in sensitive areas during the general elections scheduled for February 8.
To bolster readiness for a fair and transparent electoral process, the Election Commission has frozen the funds of all local government departments.
Beyond election-related discussions, the federal cabinet extensively examined a summary regarding the restructuring of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). However, a conclusive decision on FBR restructuring was deferred during the cabinet meeting.
In response, the Prime Minister has proactively formed a committee to further deliberate on the proposed reforms within the FBR, aiming to enhance organizational efficiency.
