Under which law are they recognized as public servants?

According to the PERA Force Laws, all persons acting under the Act are legally recognized as public servants under the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) 1860. This recognition is significant because it subjects them to the legal duties, responsibilities, and penalties defined for public servants, including adherence to integrity, accountability, and anti-corruption provisions. It clarifies that any misuse of power, dereliction of duty, or criminal acts committed while exercising authority under the PERA Act are punishable under PPC 1860. Other laws, such as the CrPC 1898, Evidence Act 1872, or Civil Servants Act 1973, do not provide this statutory recognition. By referencing PPC 1860, the law ensures that all individuals acting under the PERA framework are legally accountable as public servants, promoting transparency, ethical conduct, and proper governance in enforcement operations.