Islamabad – In a major step toward enhancing national security, the federal government has announced plans to establish a new specialized force tasked with responding to evolving security challenges across the country, particularly in areas vulnerable to militancy and organized crime.
According to official sources, the proposed force will operate under the Ministry of Interior and will be structured to work alongside existing law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The new unit is being designed with a mandate to respond swiftly to terror threats, urban violence, and cross-border infiltrations, while also supporting counterterrorism operations where needed.
The decision follows growing concerns over resurgent militant activity, especially in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, as well as an increase in targeted attacks on security personnel, political figures, and public infrastructure in recent months. Officials believe that a dedicated and agile force, equipped with modern training and technology, will fill existing gaps in Pakistan’s internal security architecture.
The Ministry of Finance has reportedly been directed to prepare an initial budget for the force, which is expected to draw personnel from various security and paramilitary services, including the Pakistan Rangers, Frontier Corps, and Elite Police units. Recruitment will focus on individuals with operational experience in high-risk zones.
The force is likely to be modeled after successful counterterrorism units operating in other countries and will have specialized training in urban warfare, intelligence-driven raids, and hostage rescue missions. It will be stationed strategically across the country, with deployment flexibility based on threat assessments and regional requirements.
Officials familiar with the planning process said that inter-agency coordination would be a key pillar of the new force’s mandate. To avoid jurisdictional overlap, the government plans to create a centralized command structure that allows seamless integration with civilian law enforcement, military intelligence, and provincial police forces.
The move has drawn support from security analysts who have long advocated for an elite, rapid-response capability within the country’s civilian security setup. Many believe that recent terror incidents, particularly in border regions and urban centers, have exposed delays in coordination and response that a specialized force could help resolve.
In addition to operational capabilities, the new force will also be responsible for proactive threat monitoring, working with federal and provincial intelligence units to prevent attacks before they occur. A senior interior ministry official noted that prevention will be as critical as response, with real-time surveillance and data analysis forming the backbone of the force’s intelligence operations.
While the full structure, name, and timeline for launch are yet to be finalized, government sources confirmed that the groundwork is underway and an official announcement will follow once formal approvals are completed.
The creation of this force reflects a broader strategy to modernize Pakistan’s internal security response and to stay ahead of evolving threats in a complex regional environment.
