 The Battalion returned from East Pakistan in 1950 and served at Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and Chamman.In 1956, the Unit was at Dera Ismail Khan where it was merged with the Baluch Regiment and 3/8th Punjab was designated as 3 Baluch (now 3 Baloch).In 1958 the battalion played a vital role in crushing the secessionist attempt of Khan of Kalat.