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XXXI Corps

XXXI Corps, headquartered at Bhawalpur [also reported as headquartered at Pannu Aquil], consists of two holding Infantry Divisions. One of these divisions is apparenty 37 Infantry Division, while the other is either 33 or [less probably] 40 Infantry Division. Sources generally agree that the Corps is supported by two independent brigades, but there is considerable divergence as to the composition of these two brigades. Several sources suggest at least one Mechanised Infantry Heavy Anti Tank Brigade, as well as possibly one other Independent Brigade Group. At least one source claims an Independent Armored Brigade and an Artillery Brigade.

XXXI Corps was formed in 1986-87 from elements previously assigned to II Corps, which became a Reserve/Strike Corps, with the II Corps area of the front with India being transferred to the new XXXI Corps.

As of early 2001 it was reported that 37 Infantry Division had shifted from Bhawalpur to Sukkur. It had the responsibility for Sukkur-Rahim Yar Khan. This move threw open the area between Rahim Yar Khan and Fort Abbas, which would have to be covered by raising one more division. At that time, 33 Infantry Division was reported as likely to be moved from Bhawalpur, and could be employed for local offensive or provide depth to 37 Infantry division in the region of Sukkur-Rahim Yar Khan or along the Islamgarh-Kishengarh axis.