President's Bodyguard (Pakistan)
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This article is about a Pakistani military unit. For the Indian military unit with the same name, see President's Bodyguard.
The President's Bodyguard is an elite cavalry regiment of the Pakistan Army. The primary role of the regiment is to escort and protect the President of Pakistan. The regiment is based at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is equipped as a mounted unit, with horses for ceremonies at the presidential palace.
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President's Bodyguard | |
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Founded | 1773 (1947) |
Country | Pakistan |
Branch | Pakistan Army |
Type | Cavalry |
Role | Public duties Armoured regiment |
Size | 1 regiment (battalion) |
Part of | Pakistan Armoured Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Islamabad, Pakistan |
Patron | President of Pakistan |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Yaqoob Khan |
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