Prime Minister of Interior Senator Talal Chaudhary announced on Monday that Frontier Constabulary (FC) is restructured and renamed the federal constabular to improve Pakistan’s internal and national security.
When talking at a press conference with FC commander Riaz Nazir Gara, he clarified that the renewal of FC is not politically motivated, but an institutional necessity.
Chaudhary emphasized that the restructuring is solely a defense -related initiative designed to strengthen national security by providing improved support to law enforcement authorities.
“For almost a century, FC has played a crucial role in maintaining peace and order in the country and along its borders. Still, it has not gained recognition or benefits comparable to other security forces,” he said.
Despite limited wages and fewer privileges, FC staff have consistently demonstrated unshakable dedication, he noted. “Now, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the government has decided to transform FC into a federal strength that deals with many years of differences with an upgraded structure and expanded scope.”
The Minister clarified that although the name will change, the core function and identity of the strength will remain intact. The restructuring will ensure that FC staff receive wages, education and benefits at the level of other national security forces.
Chaudhary highlighted FC’s long-standing role in the fight against drug trafficking, smuggling and helping civil law enforcement during key national events, including Muharram, elections and anti-polio campaigns. He confirmed that these tasks would continue under the new federal framework.
As part of the reforms, jurisdiction for the federal constabular will be expanded to cover all four provinces as well as Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Recruitment will be open to all Pakistani citizens, and the federal government assumes full operational and financial responsibility that relieves provinces in any budgetary load.
The Rebundre will also include updated training modules, capacity building initiatives and a modernized command structure aimed at improving morality and operational efficiency.
FC commander Gara provided historical context and noted that FC was originally established in 1913 as the northwestern Frontier Constabulary, under a law now over a century old.
“Recognition of the need for reform, the strength will now be transformed into a stronger, federally administered institution with clearly defined commands – Platones, companies and wings,” he said. He added that 36 out of 41 total wings are currently implemented during the security department. The new structure aims to streamline these devices for better efficiency.
Commander Gara also honored the sacrifice of FC staff and revealed that 423 members have determined their lives in the duty line. He said the reorganization would honor these victims through better command systems, improved facilities and clearer career paths.
Both Chaudhary and Gara urged the public, the media and stakeholders to carefully review the new ordinance that controls the federal constabular to avoid misunderstandings.
“This transformation represents a strategic and institutional reform that will improve the operational capacity of one of the country’s oldest law enforcement bodies,” they concluded.
