Federal Constabulary Restructured with Nationwide Powers Under New Ordinance
ISLAMABAD — The federal government has issued a sweeping ordinance, effective immediately, to restructure the Frontier Constabulary (FC) into a more powerful and nationally operational law enforcement force. The move follows formal approval from the federal cabinet and marks a major amendment to the Frontier Constabulary Act of 1915.
Under the revised framework, the newly named Federal Constabulary will now have jurisdiction across all four provinces, the Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan — a significant expansion from its previous mandate, which was largely confined to border security duties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The restructured force will be headed by an Inspector General, appointed by the federal government. It will be divided into multiple wings, each led by a Deputy Inspector General (DIG)-ranked commander. The force will now operate under two main divisions:
Security Division, consisting of existing FC personnel
Federal Reserve Division, which will handle anti-riot, internal security, counterterrorism, and special protection assignments
To support its broadened mandate, the ordinance authorizes nationwide recruitment, with regional offices being established across Pakistan. The Federal Reserve Force, a new unit under the Federal Constabulary, will be specifically recruited to help maintain law and order across the country.
Significantly, officers from the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) will command the force, introducing a higher level of professional oversight and alignment with national law enforcement strategies.
The government says this transformation is intended to bolster Pakistan’s internal security framework, equipping it to meet emerging threats and challenges more effectively.
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