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National Guard
پاسبانِ قومی پاکستان
Founded3 January 1948[1]
Country Pakistan[2][3]
TypeReserve force
Militia
Rolelaw enforcement, first responders
Size~185,000: notes/contents 
Part of Pakistan Army
Garrison/HQArmy GHQ, Rawalpindi
EngagementsIndo-Pakistani wars and conflicts
Commanders
Chief of Army StaffGeneral Syed Asim Munir Ahmad Shah
Director-General, National GuardsMaj-Gen. Tariq Mahmood
Notable
commanders		Brig. Shahid Hamid
Maj-Gen. Akbar Khan

The Pakistan National Guard (Urdu: پاسبانِ قومی پاکستان) is a military reserve force and a component of the Pakistan Army, designed to act as a "second line of defence",[4]: 84  together with the Pakistan Army Reserve and the paramilitary Civil Armed Forces.

History

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The National Guard was established on 1 January 1948 as a reserve component of the Pakistan Army, first advertised as a volunteer corps later expanded with a Women's Guard.[5][4]: 84–85  Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan appointed Brigadier Syed Shahid Hamid as its first chief, and later delegated the command to Major-General Akbar Khan.[1]: 268 

Organization

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A member of the Women's Guard in 1950.
Members of the Mujahid Force on parade.

The command and control of the National Guard is under the Chief of Army Staff,[6] who serves as the Principal Officer Commanding from Army GHQ in Rawalpindi.[4]: notes 

The National Guard was initially authorised by the "Pakistan National Guard Ordinance, 1947" on 2 November 1947,[6] and was initially composed of infantry on 7-year contracts.[7] It was expanded in 1972 in the aftermath of the secession of Bangladesh.[2] It is currently composed of two forces:

  • The Mujahid Force, a paramilitary regiment of numerous battalions, which supports and supplements the regular Army during national emergencies and war.
  • The Janbaz Force, which operates air defence batteries and infantry companies under the control of the provincial governments, and its members tend to serve close to their home districts.

The two current components are recruited, trained and deployed in their local areas, and are mainly charged with air defence and helping with national emergencies.: notes/contents 

Previously, the National Guard also included two other forces:

The National Cadet Corps, was similar to the British Officers' Training Corps. The National Cadet Corps was disbanded in 2002 by President Pervez Musharraf, although there were calls for the Corps to be restored at a federal level in 2015,[8] and at provincial level in 2019.[10]

The Women's Guard was formed at the behest of Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan, wife of the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.[9] The Guard included individuals trained in nursing, welfare, and clerical work. There were also some women in the Janbaz Force, and a very small number of women were recruited into regular service to perform medical and educational work.

See also

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  • Civil Armed Forces, a group of nine paramilitary, uniformed organisations in Pakistan, separate and distinct from the "military" Armed Forces.
  • Muslim League National Guard, a former paramilitary organisation associated with the Pakistan Movement.

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The is a volunteer organization in , established under the , to facilitate the formation of a reserve force for national defense and internal security. It operates as an auxiliary to the , providing support in , guarding strategic installations, and supplementing regular troops during emergencies. The force primarily consists of two main components: the , organized into infantry battalions for combat roles, and the Janbaz Force, a locally recruited handling air defense batteries and rapid response duties. Initially formed amid the instability following partition, the expanded from volunteer corps to include specialized units, though certain elements such as the Women's National Guard and National Cadet Corps have since been disbanded. Its structure emphasizes part-time service by civilians trained for military tasks, reflecting 's strategy to bolster defense capabilities through without full-time .

History

Formation and Early Development (1947–1960)

The Pakistan National Guard originated from the Muslim League National Guard, a volunteer organization established in 1931 in the United Provinces to mobilize Muslim youth in support of the , which intensified during the partition violence of 1947. This precursor group assisted in safeguarding Muslim communities amid widespread communal riots and migrations following the subcontinent's division, though it also participated in retaliatory actions that contributed to the death toll estimated at over a million. Its disbandment after partition paved the way for formal integration into state structures, reflecting the new government's need for auxiliary forces to address internal disorder and border threats without fully relying on the nascent . The National Guard was formally authorized under the Pakistan National Guard Ordinance of 1947, promulgated to create a reserve component extensible to all territories of the dominion, with implementation commencing on January 1, 1948, as a volunteer corps under the Pakistan Army's oversight. This establishment addressed immediate post-independence security gaps, including the ongoing Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948 over Kashmir, by enabling rapid civilian mobilization for defense augmentation amid limited regular forces. Initial emphasis was placed on embodying units for short-term support, as later validated by the Embodiment (Pakistan National Guard) (Validation) Act of 1951, which retroactively confirmed deployments under the 1947 framework. Early recruitment targeted civilians, demobilized soldiers, and youth, aiming to train up to two million volunteers—including women—through basic drills aligned with army standards, with officer and NCO training completed by late . The women's wing, formed in under Begum Rana , focused on auxiliary roles such as instruction with traditional weapons like the lathi, enhancing against internal threats like unrest or infiltration. By the mid-1950s, the Guard had integrated more formally into national defense planning, serving as a cost-effective reserve for rapid response to domestic disturbances while undergoing progressive alignment with professional military protocols. This period laid the groundwork for its evolution, prioritizing empirical readiness over expansive commitments given Pakistan's resource constraints post-partition.

Expansion and Reorganizations (1960s–1990s)

In the mid-1960s, the National Guard underwent significant expansion to address heightened security demands during the , with the establishment of the on June 8, 1965, via a dedicated ordinance that formalized its role as a reserve component organized into battalions for territorial defense and auxiliary support to units. This reorganization aimed to rapidly increase available manpower for second-line duties, drawing from civilian volunteers to supplement frontline forces amid the conflict's strain on resources. Following the 1971 war and the secession of , the Guard was further expanded in 1972 to bolster internal security and prevent similar territorial vulnerabilities, incorporating additional volunteer-based units for rapid mobilization. The creation of the Janbaz Force in 1973, regulated under the National Guards Act of that year effective August 12, enhanced the Guard's capabilities with infantry companies and air defense batteries, directly responding to ongoing insurgencies such as the Baloch conflict (1973–1977), where elements supported army operations involving approximately 80,000 Pakistani troops against Baloch fighters. These changes linked the Guard more closely to territorial defense strategies, integrating it with forces like the Mujahid units for localized counter-insurgency and roles. Throughout the , reorganizations emphasized integration of light air defense assets within Mujahid battalions and expanded Janbaz for hybrid threats, maintaining a volunteer structure to support national policies focused on regional stability amid the Soviet-Afghan War's spillover effects, though primary deployments remained internal. By the 1990s, post-Cold War fiscal pressures led to selective downsizing of reserves, reducing overall strength while preserving core units for and auxiliary border duties, reflecting a shift toward leaner forces without eliminating its second-line function.

Modern Era and Recent Reforms (2000–Present)

In the early 2000s, the maintained its status as a volunteer-based reserve force under the , comprising approximately 185,000 personnel organized into units such as the and Janbaz Force for second-line support to the and tasks. This structure persisted amid post-9/11 security demands, where the Guard provided auxiliary manpower for national emergencies, though primary counter-insurgency operations in tribal areas relied more heavily on the and units. Efforts to modernize paramilitary coordination intensified in the , with the aligning under broader civil armed forces frameworks to support Rangers and [Frontier Corps](/page/Frontier Corps) in internal security, including border stabilization and augmentation. These adaptations emphasized volunteer from sectors to expand rapid-response capabilities without straining active-duty budgets, though specific Guard-led initiatives remained secondary to specialized forces like the Rangers in urban counter-terrorism. In July 2025, enacted an ordinance transforming the Frontier Constabulary into a nationwide federal force with expanded roles in internal security, , and counter-terrorism, amid preparations for protests by (PTI) supporters. This reform, drawing recruits from all provinces, overlaps functionally with the National Guard's reserve mandate for civil unrest and auxiliary defense, signaling a push for integrated efficiency in addressing militancy surges documented in the . Critics, including opposition groups, expressed concerns over potential use for political suppression, though official statements framed it as enhancing national resilience against terrorism.

Organizational Structure

Command and Administration

The Pakistan National Guard operates under the direct command of the 's General Headquarters (GHQ) in , functioning as a reserve component integrated into the army's hierarchical structure. Its leadership is provided by the National Guard (DGNG), a senior army officer typically appointed from the Adjutant General's Branch, ensuring military oversight prioritizes operational readiness and defense objectives over external political influences. Administrative control aligns with the 's of command, distinguishing the Guard from fully civilian-led units by embedding it within GHQ's framework for and deployment. This subordination facilitates rapid integration into active operations as a secondary defense line, with personnel maintaining reserve status to support civilian employment without mandatory full-time service. Funding for the National Guard is primarily sourced from Pakistan's annual defense budget, which encompasses expenditures for reserve and elements under jurisdiction, including provisions for , facilities, and volunteer retention incentives such as stipends during activations. This allocation, part of the broader military outlay reported at PKR 2.55 trillion for 2025-26, underscores its military rather than civil budgetary orientation.

Personnel Recruitment and Training

The Pakistan National Guard, comprising components such as the Janbaz Force and Mujahid Force, recruits personnel voluntarily from male Pakistani citizens meeting prescribed age, physical, and residency criteria as outlined in governing regulations. Enlistment occurs through self-offering at designated recruitment centers, with conditions including minimum educational qualifications for enlisted roles like (soldier) and periodic drives for general duty positions. For the Janbaz Force, a locally recruited element, eligible civilians are typically aged 18 to 35 years and must attain a minimum height of 5 feet 8 inches, emphasizing for duties. The similarly targets males with basic education for enlistment, often prioritizing those from specific regions to bolster reserve capacity. Selection involves screening for suitability, aligning with the force's role as a second-line reserve under oversight. Once enlisted, personnel are liable to compulsory training periods as directed by the Director-General of the , with details regulated to ensure preparedness for mobilization. members, including officer cadets, undergo structured programs at the in Kakul, such as one-year courses culminating in commissions as second lieutenants. This training instills foundational military discipline, tactics, and operational skills tailored to reserve functions like internal security augmentation. Janbaz Force training occurs at regional centers, incorporating instruction to support rapid deployment in defense and auxiliary roles, though specifics vary by unit and regulatory updates. Overall, the volunteer model facilitates part-time service retention, enabling civilian integration while maintaining a pool of approximately 185,000 reserves for contingency response, though empirical data on turnout remains limited in public records. Reforms have aimed to standardize quality amid variability in recruit preparedness, prioritizing through army-aligned protocols.

Units and Formations

The National Guard operates through a structure of battalions and specialized components, primarily comprising the and Janbaz Force, which function as reserve formations under oversight. The maintains around 60,000 personnel organized into multiple infantry battalions, serving as a second-line reserve for augmentation during emergencies. These battalions are regionally oriented, with recruitment and basing aligned to provinces such as , , , and to facilitate localized rapid deployment and familiarity with terrain. The Janbaz Force, another core element, emphasizes volunteer-based units for , including roles in and basic internal security support, with formations structured for quick mobilization from civilian pools across districts. Overall personnel strength for the is estimated at 185,000, encompassing both active reservists and affiliated volunteers, though operational readiness varies by component. Specialized subunits include training battalions linked to the National Cadet Corps for youth integration and basic military preparedness, alongside limited and wings for support tasks. These formations evolved into more standardized battalion-level organizations by the late 1970s, shifting from earlier ad-hoc groupings to enhance with regular forces. Mobile rapid-response units, drawn from provincial battalions, enable deployment for containment operations without relying on full mobilization.

Roles and Responsibilities

Internal Security and Counter-Insurgency

The Pakistan National Guard, established in early as a volunteer reserve force, primarily supports internal security by augmenting and police capabilities in maintaining public order and addressing civil unrest. Its deployment in and border patrols provides a deterrent presence, enabling rapid response to low-level threats without diverting frontline army units from conventional defense duties. In counter-insurgency contexts, the Guard contributes auxiliary manpower for operations against militants, focusing on area security, patrols, and checkpoints in affected regions to contain insurgent activities. This role aligns with broader functions, coordinating with to manage urban vulnerabilities and prevent escalation, particularly in provinces like and where localized stability has been maintained through such layered security arrangements. The force's reserve nature ensures cost-effective handling of protracted low-intensity conflicts, preserving army resources for higher-threat scenarios. Comprising numerous battalions suited for these tasks, its effectiveness stems from integration into the national defense structure rather than independent operations.

Support to Pakistan Army and Disaster Response

The Pakistan National Guard operates as a reserve component of the , functioning as a second-line force to supplement regular units during wartime through reinforcement and area security. Its provides light battalions capable of augmenting army deployments along critical fronts, such as the , thereby serving as a force multiplier that extends operational depth without requiring extensive regular troop commitments. This structure proved instrumental in historical conflicts, where reserve mobilization enabled the army to maintain defensive postures amid resource constraints; for example, during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War, Mujahid elements were integrated to bolster strength and simulate local uprisings in support of regular operations. Similarly, in the 1971 war, units contributed to localized engagements, including air defense and flank protection, highlighting the Guard's role in distributed logistics and reserve sustainment rather than frontline heavy combat. In non-combat scenarios, the supports disaster response through civic action tasks under army oversight, assisting in internal defense and relief efforts during national crises. Components like the Janbaz Force, focused on air defense and rapid response, integrate with army-led operations for humanitarian augmentation, such as flood mitigation and infrastructure protection, though lacking specialized heavy engineering assets. This auxiliary capacity enhances overall resilience by providing cost-effective manpower for secondary roles—drawing from locally recruited volunteers trained in basic military skills—but is constrained by dependence on logistics and absence of advanced equipment, limiting independent large-scale interventions. Training emphasizes hybrid threat preparedness, aligning Guard exercises with army protocols for combined operations against irregular challenges intertwined with .

Notable Operations and Deployments

Key Historical Engagements

The Pakistan National Guard, established on 1 January 1948 as a volunteer reserve component of the , initially focused on internal security and humanitarian efforts amid the chaos of partition. With over 14 million people displaced across the India-Pakistan border in 1947, the Guard mobilized to assist in refugee rehabilitation, establishing provincial departments to coordinate aid, maintain order in camps, and prevent . This role stemmed from the acute need for rapid capabilities, as regular forces were stretched thin by border conflicts and administrative breakdowns, enabling the Guard to train volunteers for tasks like camp security and logistics support. In the early 1950s, the Guard supported operations against nascent insurgencies, including the 1948–1950 conflict, where it augmented army efforts to restore federal control over rebellious tribal areas. These engagements emphasized patrols and area denial, contributing to the eventual surrender of key insurgent leaders like Prince Abdul Karim, though causal factors such as unresolved grievances over resource distribution persisted. Independent assessments highlight the Guard's utility in low-intensity conflicts but critique its over-reliance for pacification, which sometimes exacerbated local alienation without addressing root economic disparities. During the , the National Guard was called up as a second-line reserve to reinforce rear-area defenses and free units for frontline duties, aligning with broader mobilization strategies under . Similarly, in the 1971 war, it provided auxiliary support amid the dual-front crisis, including internal security to counter , though its contributions remained secondary to conventional forces due to limitations. Army records portray these mobilizations as effective in stabilizing the , yet some analyses argue the Guard's integration revealed dependencies on professional troops, with no verified casualty figures indicating minimal direct combat exposure. In the and , the Guard engaged in counter-insurgency amid intermittent tribal unrest, conducting patrols and checkpoints that disrupted militant logistics, as evidenced by reduced attack frequencies during lulls in major fighting. narratives emphasize successes in containing threats without full-scale escalation, attributing outcomes to integrated reserve tactics rather than exaggerated portrayals of inefficacy; however, critiques from regional observers point to persistent over-dependence on units fostering cycles of resentment over political neglect.

Contemporary Missions and Effectiveness

The Pakistan National Guard, as a reserve component of the , supports ongoing counter-insurgency efforts against militant groups in western , including former (FATA), where operations have targeted threats like the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). These missions align with broader Army-led campaigns post-2001, contributing auxiliary manpower to internal security amid persistent militancy, though specific neutralization metrics attributable to the Guard remain undisclosed in official reports. In the 2020s, the Guard's roles emphasize second-line defense, including rapid mobilization for short-duration operations against resurgent insurgent activities, with TTP attacks escalating from an average of 14.5 per month in to 45.8 in , expanding geographically. Comprising units like the and Janbaz Force, it provides locally recruited reserves for air defense and territorial , supplementing regular forces in high-threat regions without leading sustained engagements. Effectiveness assessments highlight the Guard's utility in bolstering troop numbers for episodic s, leveraging volunteer-based for cost-effective surge capacity, but reveal limitations in prolonged counter-terrorism due to its reserve orientation and focus on defensive rather than offensive roles. Public data on performance outcomes, such as threat eliminations or operational rates, is sparse compared to frontline units, reflecting its supportive function amid critiques of overall Pakistani counter-terrorism persistence despite multi-decade efforts. Independent analyses note that while reserve forces like the Guard enable scalability, systemic challenges in and sustained presence hinder comprehensive militancy eradication.

Controversies and Criticisms

Allegations of Political Involvement

The precursor to the modern Pakistan National Guard, the Muslim League National Guard formed in 1942 under , functioned as a organization aligned with the , tasked with safeguarding Muslim interests amid communal tensions leading to partition. This group mobilized volunteers for and during riots, but records indicate participation in retaliatory , including assaults on non-Muslims in Calcutta and , contributing to the estimated 1-2 million deaths and 14 million displacements during the 1947 partition. Such actions reflected partisan mobilization rather than neutral security, though proponents argued they were essential countermeasures to Hindu-majority amid British withdrawal chaos. Post-independence, the was established in early as a reserve force under oversight, emphasizing civilian training for national defense and internal stability, with an initial goal of arming two million volunteers. Unlike the , it has faced fewer direct accusations of partisan political interference, operating primarily in auxiliary roles such as support and relief rather than electoral manipulations or protest suppression. Legal frameworks, including the 1962 Constitution's provisions for deployment under civilian , mandate its use for only when authorized, refuting claims of autonomous partisanship by tying actions to federal directives. Critics from opposition circles, including PTI affiliates, have broadly alleged military overreach in suppressing dissent—such as during 2022-2024 protests following Khan's ouster—citing deployments of Rangers and units, but empirical records show no verified instances of mobilization against PTI gatherings, which were handled by police and Rangers under anti-riot protocols. Right-leaning analysts contend such reserve forces prevent in Pakistan's volatile ethnic landscape, drawing parallels to partition-era necessities for order amid irredentist threats, while left-oriented critiques frame any expansion as enabling authoritarian consolidation, though unsubstantiated for the Guard specifically. Source credibility varies, with state-aligned reports downplaying involvement and Western outlets like VOA highlighting admissions of past meddling by Army leadership, yet lacking Guard-specific evidence.

Operational Challenges and Reforms

The Pakistan National Guard, comprising approximately 185,000 personnel in its Mujahid and Janbaz components, has grappled with operational limitations stemming from equipment shortages and inadequate modernization. Like the broader , the Guard faces critical deficits in artillery ammunition and fuel, constraining sustained operational readiness to as little as four days in high-intensity scenarios and prompting cancellations of training drills. These shortages exacerbate vulnerabilities in environments, where paramilitary units require enhanced capabilities against combined kinetic and non-kinetic threats such as cyber intrusions and . Training gaps further compound these issues, with personnel often lacking specialized preparation for advanced tactics, relying instead on basic militia-style mobilization that limits with units. Reforms initiated in the sought to professionalize forces, including the , by integrating them more closely into counter-insurgency frameworks under the post-9/11 security paradigm, emphasizing auxiliary roles in guarding installations and supporting internal stability operations. These efforts aimed to address earlier disbandments of sub-components like the National Cadet Corps and improve organizational structure, though implementation was uneven amid economic constraints. More recently, in July 2025, the government announced plans for a new national entity to bolster and management, signaling potential expansions to the Guard's mandate amid rising internal unrest from groups like . Such measures prioritize cost-effective over full army deployments, yielding savings in logistics and manpower compared to conventional mobilizations, while adapting to persistent threats from militants like the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan. Operational critiques highlight instances of disproportionate force in engagements, potentially undermining long-term effectiveness by eroding , though these occur within the causal of asymmetric insurgencies necessitating rapid response. Ongoing adaptations focus on doctrinal shifts toward hybrid threats, with strategic reviews calling for upgraded in operations and procurement to enhance resilience without speculative overhauls. Despite these hurdles, the Guard's model sustains auxiliary functions at lower fiscal cost, preserving army resources for primary defense while exposing needs for verifiable sustainment in resource-scarce conditions.

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