Rangers and Frontier Corps receive special powers in Islamabad ahead of PTI protest

The federal government has granted special powers to the Rangers and Frontier Corps in Islamabad ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest on November 24. This allows them to assist local police under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Islamabad police have requested support from law enforcement in Punjab and Sindh. Punjab will send additional officers and personnel, while two thousand from Sindh and Punjab Constabulary will also be deployed. A total of 4,000 Rangers and 5,000 FC personnel will be stationed in Islamabad, equipped with anti-riot gear. Punjab police have increased preparations, placing 10,700 officers on standby to maintain order during the protest.