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Pakistan imposes emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspends Khan-led provincial govt

Pakistan's federal government has imposed emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, effectively suspending the provincial administration led by Imran Khan's party. This escalates the political confrontation between the military-backed establishment and Khan's PTI ahead of expected elections. The move is a significant centralization of power and raises risks of civil unrest in the province.

Al Jazeeraabout 14 hours agoPKengCredibility 53%View source

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#emergency rule #imran khan #ptI #provincial government #political crisis

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Pakistan Imposes Emergency Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Suspends Khan's Government

Pakistan's President has declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, suspending the provincial government led by former PM Imran Khan's party (PTI). This federal intervention, citing failure to tackle Islamist militancy and breakdown of law and order, is confirmed by multiple high-confidence sources and significantly escalates political tensions ahead of expected elections. The constitutional basis and the full extent of the security threat remain contested.

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