Under the guidance of Interim Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar, the federal cabinet recently gathered to address vital issues related to the upcoming elections. In a unanimous decision, the cabinet approved the deployment of both the Army and Civil Armed Forces during the polls to ensure a safe and well-organized electoral process. Specifically, the Army is designated to operate as the Red Response Force in sensitive constituencies.
This choice followed the presentation of a summary by the Federal Ministry of Interior, underscoring the crucial role of military services in upholding a secure electoral environment. The endorsed summary details a significant deployment, involving 277,000 officers and personnel from the Pakistan Army, alongside Rangers and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel assigned for election duties. Together, these combined forces will act as a rapid response unit in sensitive areas during the general elections scheduled for February 8.
To enhance preparedness for a fair and transparent electoral process, the Election Commission has frozen the funds of all local government departments.
Beyond discussions related to the elections, the federal cabinet thoroughly examined a summary regarding the restructuring of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). However, a conclusive decision on FBR restructuring was postponed during the cabinet meeting. In response, the Prime Minister has proactively established a committee to further deliberate on the proposed reforms within the FBR, with the aim of improving organizational efficiency.