[5][4]: 84–85  Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan appointed Brigadier Syed Shahid Hamid as its first chief, and later delegated the command to Major-General Akbar Khan.

[4]: notes The National Guard was initially authorised by the "Pakistan National Guard Ordinance, 1947" on 2 November 1947,[6] and was initially composed of infantry on 7-year contracts.

[2] It is currently composed of two forces: The two current components are recruited, trained and deployed in their local areas, and are mainly charged with air defence and helping with national emergencies.

[10] The Women's Guard was formed at the behest of Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan, wife of the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.

[9] The Guard included individuals trained in nursing, welfare, and clerical work.