| SPD Force | |
|---|---|
| عسکری حکمتِ عملی ڈیوژن فورس | |
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| Founded | 2 February 2000 |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Branch | National Command Authority |
| Role | Strategic/Protection of nuclear materials |
| Size | 25,000+[1] |
| Garrison/HQ | Joint Staff HQ in Rawalpindi, Punjab |
| Nickname(s) | SPDF |
| Commanders | |
| Director-General of SPD Force | Lt-Gen. Yusuf Jamal |
The Strategic Plans Division Force (SPD Force) is a paramilitary unit responsible for safeguarding Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, including both tactical and strategic nuclear weapons, as well as the security of nuclear facilities where these weapons and materials are produced and stored.[2][3]
Formed as a security branch of the National Command Authority (NCA) in 2000,[4] its leadership appointments directly comes from the Army HQ of the Pakistan Army with agency head serves its Director-General. Lieutenant-General Yusuf Jamal is its current director-general.
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