Zhob Militia

Zhob Militia
Active1852 – present
Country British Raj (1852–1948)
Pakistan (1948–present)
AllegiancePakistan
BranchBritish Indian Army (1852–1948)
Frontier Corps (1948–present)
TypeMilitia/Paramilitary
RoleLight infantry
Internal security
Size4,000 in 4 battalions±
Regimental CentreZhob, Baluchistan

The Zhob Militia is a paramilitary regiment of the Frontier Corps, a Civil Armed Force based in Baluchistan and are one of the oldest paramilitary forces in the region. The militia is under the control of the Frontier Corps and is commanded by officers seconded from Pakistan Army.

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