The paramilitary forces of Pakistan (Urdu: نظامیانِ نیم عسکری پاکستان) consist of various uniformed organizations that are sanctioned by the Pakistani constitution as well as by the Pakistani government. They are separate from the Pakistan Armed Forces and are responsible for maintaining internal security, helping local law enforcement agencies, and carrying out a variety of tasks such as border control, counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism, riot control, and anti-smuggling under the Ministry of Interior. Pakistani paramilitary forces frequently operate alongside the Pakistani military in response to natural disasters. They come under the direct command of the Ministry of Defence and the Pakistani military during wartime.
