ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Authorities in the federal capital are preparing to tighten security ahead of a planned long march by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Sept. 27, according to people familiar with the arrangements.
The Islamabad chief commissioner’s office has requested the deployment of Rangers personnel from Sept. 20 through Oct. 5 to help maintain law and order, the sources said.
Islamabad Police has sought the services of 3,000 Rangers personnel, according to the sources.
The proposed deployment comes as authorities prepare for potential security and public-order challenges surrounding the planned demonstration.
