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Pakistan president suspends Khan stronghold province, escalating political crisis

President Zardari has effectively suspended the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a PTI stronghold, escalating the political confrontation with Imran Khan's party. The move is unprecedented and likely to trigger legal and political backlash, deepening instability ahead of elections.

Deutsche Welle ENabout 5 hours agoPKengCredibility 61%View source

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Source credibility0.6

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#pakistan #political-crisis #imran-khan #provincial-government #constitutional-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 Prime Minister Imran Khan's party (PTI). This federal intervention is confirmed by multiple high-confidence sources, citing Islamist militancy and security concerns as justifications. The move significantly escalates the ongoing political crisis and confrontation between the military-backed establishment and Khan's opposition.

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