Pakistan imposes emergency rule in Imran Khan's provincial stronghold
Summary
Pakistan has imposed emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after anti-government protests by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and rising militant violence. The province’s PTI-led government has been disbanded and federal authorities will take direct control.
Key Points
- Pakistan placed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under emergency rule after unrest linked to Imran Khan’s supporters and security concerns.
- The provincial government led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was disbanded, and the province will be administered directly by the governor with advisory support.
- PTI leaders denounced the move as undemocratic, while the government said deteriorating law and order and failed talks prompted the decision.
- The crackdown comes amid broader tensions over militancy in northwest Pakistan and strained relations with Afghanistan.
