Cantonments in Pakistan

Cantonments in Pakistan

The word Cantonment has been derived from French cantonnement, from cantonner ‘to quarter’.

Cantonments were established by the British Empire in Indian Subcontinent to station defence forces.

There are 44 Cantonments in Pakistan.

Cantonments are managed by Military Lands and Cantonments (ML&C) Department which is an attached department of the Ministry of Defence.

Classes of Cantonments

Class III — Population less than 50,000
Class II — Population more than 50,000 and less than 100,000
Class I — Population more than 100,000