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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa placed under emergency and Governor's rule
The federal government of Pakistan has imposed emergency and Governor's rule in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, removing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led provincial government. The decision, approved by President Asif Ali Zardari and ratified by Parliament, follows a surge in terrorism, with officials reporting 3,787 incidents in the province over the last year.
Under the new administration, 12 districts have been placed under direct federal control. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi stated that provincial policies will now be directed from Islamabad rather than Kabul. The move has drawn sharp criticism from PTI leaders and other opposition parties, who describe the suspension of the elected government as a serious attack on the democratic mandate and provincial autonomy.
Intelligence reports suggest that PTI leadership and provincial cabinet members have largely withdrawn from public protest following the imposition of emergency rule. While the federal government maintains the action was necessary to combat terrorism, critics argue it exacerbates political instability in a region vital to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
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Asif Ali Zardari · Faisal Karim Kundi · Imran Khan · Islamabad · Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Naveed Warraich · Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf · Shahbaz Gul · Sohail Afridi · Tehreek-e-Insaf
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Injuries totaled 1,704 security personnel and 891 civilians.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Following the imposition of Governor's rule, provincial policies will be directed from Islamabad. www.express.pk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The imposition of Governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a serious attack on the democratic mandate. www.urdunewsus.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There were 3,767 terrorism incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during Sohail Afridi's term.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 800 billion rupees were allocated for counter-terrorism and security between 2010 and 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The casualties included 550 security personnel and 599 civilians.
- [● 2 SOURCES] President Asif Ali Zardari proclaimed a state of emergency in 12 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. www.notiziegeopolitiche.net · en.prothomalo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The federal government has placed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Governor's rule for six months. www.notiziegeopolitiche.net · en.prothomalo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There were 3,787 terrorism incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the past year. www.independenturdu.com