Imran Khan’s party’s provincial government suspended by Pakistan president
Summary
Pakistan’s president has suspended the elected government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after declaring a state of emergency, escalating tensions with Imran Khan’s PTI party. The move comes as Khan’s supporters push for his release and threaten a march on Islamabad.
Key Points
- Pakistan’s president suspended the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after a state of emergency was declared.
- The decision followed advice from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government amid a confrontation with Imran Khan’s PTI party.
- PTI called the move ridiculous and warned it would deepen instability and bloodshed.
