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Pakistani paramilitary force From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Dir Scouts is a paramilitary regiment forming part of the Pakistani Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North) in Pakistan.[2]: 730 The name alludes to the former Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The regiment has a 2020/21 budget of Rs. 2.047 billion[3] and is composed of a headquarters wing with six battalion-sized manoeuvre wings.
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The Scouts are tasked with defending the border with Afghanistan and assisting with law enforcement in the areas adjacent to the border.[4] This has also included providing security during provincial assembly elections.[5] Previously, the Scouts also assisted with attempts to eradicate poppy cultivation.[6]
During the 2022 Pakistan floods, the regiment assisted with rescue work and disaster relief, such as operating an emergency control centre.[7]
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