Wapda Security Force Sparks Debate | Pakistan News

Pakistan News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 1m

Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a proposed Wapda Security Force Act 2026, which would grant arrest powers within a one-kilometer radius of Wapda projects — sparking debate over legality and scope. Critics cite past Supreme Court rulings against state agencies using the term “force,” while Wapda’s retired General chairman defends it as essential for protecting critical infrastructure after deadly terrorist attacks on the Dasu Hydropower Project. The Ministry of Law reassures that arrests would follow standard procedure and be handed over to police immediately, clarifying the court’s…