Pakistan imposes emergency rule over ex-PM Imran Khan’s provincial government

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-10-11 · 13:53 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Pakistan's president has declared a state of emergency and suspended the provincial government led by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. This action, announced on Sunday by the president's office, follows allegations that the provincial government has failed to address Islamist militancy. According to Pakistan's constitution, the federal government can assume provincial responsibilities during an emergency. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar stated that the provincial governor will now lead with an advisory council.

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The provincial governor will take charge with an advisory council.

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The constitution allows the federal government to take over provincial functions during an emergency.

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Pakistan's president declared a state of emergency and suspended the provincial government of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

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The provincial government allegedly failed to tackle Islamist militancy.

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Pakistan’s president declared a state of emergency and suspended the provincial government of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Sunday, the president’s office said, following allegations it has failed to tackle Islamist militancy. The constitution allows the federal ‌government to take over some or all provincial government functions during an emergency. The provincial governor will take charge with an advisory council, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar told a news conference in Islamabad,...

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