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| The Pakistan Rangers are a paramilitary force under the control of the Ministry of the Interior of the Pakistani government. In 1995 the Pakistan Rangers divided into two parts; Pakistan Rangers Punjab headquartered in Lahore, and Pakistan Rangers Sindh (formerly the Mehran Force) headquartered in Karachi. The two divisions have different uniforms and chains of command. Each evening the Pakistan Rangers together with their counterparts in the Indian Border Security Force participates in a flag lowering ceremony at Wagah. |
History |
| After the establishment of Pakistan in 1947, the protection of its eastern boundaries was allotted to particular regions, such as the Punjab Border Police Force, Bahawalpur State Police, Khairpur State Police and Sindh Rifles. Because the Rangers were neither correctly structured nor outfitted for a specific duty, in 1958 they were restructured and renamed as the West Pakistan Rangers. After the 1971 war, this force was federalized underneath the Ministry of Defence as the Pakistan Rangers and shortly in 1974, it was made a component of the Civil Armed Forces (CAF) under the Ministry of Interior. Pakistan Rangers guard the borders during peace and war. In 1995, the Mehran Force was merged into the Pakistan Rangers (Sindh). Pakistan Rangers are divided into Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) and Pakistan Rangers (Punjab). The Director General of Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) is Maj. Gen Liaqat Ali, whereas Director General of Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) is Maj. Gen Yaqoob. The similar paramilitary force in Balochistan and North-West Frontier Province is called Frontier Corps. The Rangers are also very active in securing important monuments and guarding national assets in that city. The Rangers have notably contributed towards maintaining law and order in Karachi in crisis situations. Sindh Rangers consist of approximately 25,000 persons whereas almost half of total force is deployed in Karachi. In current situation Sindh Rangers have become necessary in Karachi. Although the Pakistan Rangers is under Interior ministry however the key positions in Pakistan Rangers including D.G Rangers are headed by Pakistan Army Officers. The Director Pakistan Ranger is appointed by Pakistan Army GHQ. The rangers maintains the ranger commandos known as "red commandos." |
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