Islamabad takes direct control of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
The federal government invoked constitutional articles to declare an emergency and install a governor, sidelining Imran Khan's PTI in the province.
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What happened
Islamabad has imposed an emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, invoking Articles 232 and 234. The move effectively sidelines the PTI's institutional presence in the province, and Islamabad says the party failed to lead the fight against armed groups.
Why it matters
Analysts question the takeover. The move essentially neutralizes the PTI's institutional presence in the province.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 2:32 AM ET: The PTI prepares to resist the federal move to take over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Oct 13, 1:42 PM ET: The federal government imposes an emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Articles 232 and 234.
Coverage
- Pakistan Imposes Emergency and Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (The Diplomat)
- Imran Khan’s PTI braces to fight federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Al Jazeera)
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