Paramilitary forces of Pakistan

Paramilitary forces of Pakistan
Flag of Pakistan
ActiveVaries by force
CountryPakistan
AllegianceGovernment of Pakistan
BranchMinistry of Interior (primarily), Pakistan Armed Forces (support role)
TypeParamilitary forces
RoleInternal security, border security, law enforcement, counter-insurgency
Part ofMinistry of Interior (primarily), Pakistan Armed Forces (support role)
Garrison/HQVarious locations (national deployment)
MottoVaries by force

The paramilitary forces of Pakistan operate alongside the regular military and police forces to maintain internal security, border security, and law enforcement. These forces are generally administered by the Ministry of Interior, although several units operate in coordination with the Pakistan Armed Forces. The term paramilitary forces of Pakistan commonly refers to the following organizations:

Paramilitary forces of Pakistan
Name Status Operates under Headquarters Primary Roles
Punjab Rangers Active Ministry of Interior Lahore Border security (India), counter-insurgency, law & order enforcement anti-crime and riot control in Punjab.
Sindh Rangers Active Ministry of Interior Karachi Border security (India), counter-insurgency, law & order enforcement anti-crime and riot control in Sindh.
Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North) Active Ministry of Interior (supports Pakistan Army) Peshawar Border security (Afghanistan), counter-insurgency, law & order enforcement anti-crime and riot control in Northern KPK.
Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (South) Active Ministry of Interior (supports Pakistan Army) Dera Ismail Khan Border security (Afghanistan), counter-insurgency, law & order enforcement anti-crime and riot control in Southern KPK.
Frontier Corps Balochistan (North) Active Ministry of Interior (supports Pakistan Army) Quetta Border security (Afghanistan), counter-insurgency, law & order enforcement anti-crime and riot control in Northern Balochistan.
Frontier Corps Balochistan (South) Active Ministry of Interior (supports Pakistan Army) Turbat Border security (Iran), counter-insurgency, law & order enforcement anti-crime and riot control in Southern Balochistan.
Federal Constabulary Active Ministry of Interior Peshawar Maintaining law and order, and dealing with situations beyond the capabilities of the police, guarding against tribal incursions, criminal gangs, and contraband smuggling.
Pakistan Coast Guards Active Ministry of Interior (supports PAF and CAF) Karachi Coastal security, anti-smuggling, anti-human-trafficking patrolling Arabian Sea coastline.
Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts Active Ministry of Interior Gilgit Internal security, border patrolling and law enforcement in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Airports Security Force Active Ministry of Aviation Karachi Aviation security and protection of airports and aircraft.
Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Active Ministry of Defence Karachi Maritime law enforcement and protection of Pakistan's sea borders.
Anti Narcotics Force Active Ministry of Narcotics Control Rawalpindi Combating drug trafficking and enforcing anti-narcotics laws.
National Guard (Pakistan) Active Ministry of Defence Various Reserve paramilitary force for supporting regular army and civil defence.
Mujahid Force Active Ministry of Defence Various Army reserve component; support during emergencies.
Janbaz Force Active Ministry of Defence Various Volunteer reserve force; local defense and assistance in national emergencies.
Pakistan Levies Split and localized Ministry of Interior Various Tribal policing in rural and tribal areas (partially merged into KP Police post-2018).
Balochistan Levies Active Ministry of Interior Quetta Law enforcement in rural Balochistan.
Dir Levies Active Ministry of Interior Dir Local policing force in Dir District, KP.
Gilgit-Baltistan Levies Force Active Ministry of Interior Gilgit Local policing force in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Levies Active Ministry of Interior Various Regional law enforcement in KP.
Malakand Levies Active Ministry of Interior Malakand Local policing in Malakand Division, KP.

Former paramilitary forces

Former and Historical Paramilitary Forces of Pakistan
Name Status Notes
National Cadet Corps (Pakistan) Disbanded Previously trained students for military service (disbanded).
Women's Guard Disbanded Women's auxiliary service for national emergencies.
Al-Badr (East Pakistan) Disbanded Paramilitary force active during the Bangladesh Liberation War (1971).
Al-Shams (East Pakistan) Disbanded Paramilitary group allied with Pakistan Army during 1971 conflict.
Azad Kashmir Regular Force Transitioned Became the Azad Kashmir Regiment, part of Pakistan Army.
East Pakistan Rifles Transitioned Became Border Guards Bangladesh after 1971.
Federal Security Force (Pakistan) Disbanded Secret police force operating from 1972 to 1977 under Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
Gilgit Scouts Transitioned Became Northern Light Infantry Regiment of Pakistan Army; see also Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts.
Khasadar Disbanded Tribal police force disbanded in 2019 after FATA merger into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Mehran Force Absorbed Absorbed into Sindh Rangers.
Razakar (East Pakistan) Disbanded Paramilitary force allied with Pakistan during Bangladesh Liberation War.

See also

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