Govt mulls invoking Article 245 to summon army

ISLAMABAD: The government is mulling invoking Article 245 of the Constitution to summon the army in all major cities of the country, DawnNews reported late on Friday night. If the said article is invoked, the army can be called to guard all important public installations including airports and sensitive areas in major urban centres. According to sources, the government is considering the move to help the civil administration deal with law and order situation and combat terrorism. Feedback from the law and interior ministries as well as the attorney general has been sought in this regard. The sources said the army will be called in the next few days by the civil administration. The sources added that the army operation in Fata is being carried out under Article 245.