The district administration of Islamabad issued a letter of powers given to the army.
According to the post, the army will have all the powers of action if the situation becomes tense. Local commanders will coordinate with the federal police. Action and arrest powers have also been given against the miscreants. Lathi charge against the protesters. Tear gas will also be allowed.
The post further states that force will be used to a minimum. Actions will be taken on reports of the presence of miscreants or threats, while in the absence of the police, military personnel can arrest those involved in crime.
Yesterday, the Ministry of Interior had given orders for the deployment of Pakistan Army under Article 245 of the Constitution, under which the process of deployment of Pakistan Army troops in and around Islamabad has been completed.
