Pakistan president imposes emergency in province ruled by ex-PM Imran Khan’s party
- On Sunday, President Asif Ali Zardari imposed a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, effectively suspending the provincial government and granting federal authorities sweeping administrative powers under two constitutional security articles.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office justified the emergency by citing the "provincial government's deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism" following a cabinet review of the security situation.
- Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been imprisoned since August 2023, fueling ongoing protests by his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf , as supporters recently marched in Khyber district demanding his release.
- Police deployed today in Peshawar, blocking roads near the Red Zone as authorities braced for potential escalation following weeks of political tension and organized demonstrations across the province.
- Khan remains in prison after more than three years, with supporters raising concerns about his deteriorating health, a detention that continues to fuel the standoff between the administration and PTI.
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The Straits TimesImran Khan's party's provincial government suspended by Pakistan president
Pakistan's president suspended the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after declaring a state of emergency. This decision was made following tensions between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's administration and Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. Khan's party has been protesting for his release and threatening to march on the capital Islamabad. A close aide of Khan criticised the move as a ridiculous decision and warned of instab…
The Toronto Star
Pakistan’s president suspends provincial government led by Khan’s party ahead of march
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday declared a state of emergency in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan and suspended its government, which is led by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, ahead of a…
Winnipeg Free Press
Pakistan's president suspends provincial government led by Khan’s party ahead of march
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday declared a state of emergency in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan and suspended its government, which is led by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, ahead of a planned march on Islamabad by supporters demanding his release.
Pakistan President declares emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, provincial government ceases to exist
An emergency allows Pakistan's federal government to assume key executive and legislative powers in a province during a security crisis or breakdown of constitutional governance
Pakistan Imposes Emergency Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Led by Jailed Ex-PM Imran Khan's Party
Pakistan's president imposed a state of emergency in the northwestern province ruled by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, according to multiple reports citing the presidency. The move follows protests and militant activity in the region.
Pakistan Imposes Emergency and Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, effectively suspending the provincial government led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, according to official statements. The decision followed an emergency meeting of the federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday. […]
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