Islamabad: The Federal Government has decided to convert the Frontier Constabulary into a countrywide federal force.

According to Radio Pakistan, the force will be renamed as the Federal Constabulary and will be empowered to operate in all four provinces, including Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Officers of the Police Service of Pakistan will command the Federal Constabulary under the reorganization framework. The establishment of the Federal Constabulary is expected to provide substantial support in ensuring internal security and public order in the country.