Rangers, police surround TLP camp in Muridke as ‘operation looms’

• Authorities foil two attempts by protesters to break blockade, head to Islamabad • Lahore DIG confirms reinforcements sent • Mobile data partially restored in twin cities • Around 170 TLP members held in Sahiwal division • PM, Naqvi review situation LAHORE: Law enforcement agencies, including Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) and large contingents of police from five districts, were dispatched to Muridke early on Sunday and … Continue reading Rangers, police surround TLP camp in Muridke as ‘operation looms’

NA-245 by-polls: ECP decides deployment of Pakistan Army, Rangers

KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to deploy Pakistan Army and Rangers for security duties during NA-245 by-polls in Karachi, ARY News reported on Wednesday. According to the ECP spokesperson, Pakistan Army and Rangers contingents will be deployed as a quick response force from August 20 to 22. The spokesperson said that the military and para-military troops will report presiding officer (PO) … Continue reading NA-245 by-polls: ECP decides deployment of Pakistan Army, Rangers