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Imran Khan’s PTI braces to fight federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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Imran Khan *Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Asif Ali Zardari Pakistan

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Oct 13 Morning

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Al JazeeraYesterday

Imran Khan’s PTI braces to fight federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan's federal government has imposed emergency rule and suspended the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, led by Imran Khan's PTI party. The government claims the PTI failed to adequately combat terrorism in the province, which shares a border with Afghanistan. The PTI plans to legally challenge these actions, arguing they violate provincial autonomy and civil liberties. The suspension occurred as the PTI was organizing a march to pressure authorities for Imran Khan's release from jail. The federal government cited a "deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism" as justification, while PTI disputes this, highlighting their financial contributions to families of fallen security personnel.

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President Asif Ali Zardari imposed emergency rule and governor's rule, suspending the PTI government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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The federal government justified the takeover by stating the need to effectively combat terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

— Mohsin Naqvi (Interior Minister)

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The PTI party plans to legally challenge the federal government's takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in court.

— Sheikh Waqas Akram (PTI)

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The PTI's long march aimed at pressuring authorities to release Imran Khan is still ongoing despite the crackdown.

— PTI leaders

Oct 12 Morning

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Al Jazeera2d ago

What do emergency and governor rule in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mean?

Pakistan's federal government has imposed a state of emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), a northwestern province previously governed by Imran Khan's PTI party. President Asif Ali Zardari signed the proclamation on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, citing law and order and the fight against terrorism as the primary reasons. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, belonging to the allied Pakistan Peoples Party, will now assume the provincial government's functions, with Parliament taking over the provincial assembly's powers. The move follows collapsed talks between the federal government and PTI regarding the release of their leader. An advisory council will assist the governor, and the army will support law and order. A separate order establishes a special secretariat for 12 designated districts, primarily in former tribal areas, to address increased needs due to conflict.

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The Guardian - World News3d ago

Imran Khan’s party decries ‘coup’ after Pakistan suspends provincial government

Pakistan's federal government has declared a state of emergency and suspended the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province led by Imran Khan's PTI party. President Asif Ali Zardari made the declaration on Sunday, citing the provincial authorities' alleged failure to combat Islamist militancy. The PTI has decried the move as a "coup disguised as emergency," suggesting it aims to suppress protests demanding Khan's release. The federal government plans to deploy troops and install a new governor for an initial six-month period. This action escalates the ongoing political standoff between the PTI and the government, particularly after PTI supporters attempted to march on Islamabad.

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Key Claims

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The federal government has taken direct control of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the northwestern province governed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.

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President Asif Ali Zardari signed a proclamation imposing a state of emergency and declaring that the provincial government could no longer function in accordance with the Constitution, the legal basis for governor’s rule.

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The fundamental grounds for imposition of emergency are law and order, fight against terrorism, and to save innocent people from the dreadful consequences of terrorist activities.

— Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar

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Under the government’s decision, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi will take over the functions of the provincial government.

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Pakistan declared a state of emergency and suspended the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, led by Imran Khan's PTI party.

Oct 11 Evening

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Al Jazeera3d ago

Pakistan suspends Imran Khan’s party-led provincial government

Pakistan has suspended the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which was led by the PTI party. This action followed the declaration of a state of emergency in the province. The article states that Pakistan made this decision. No further details regarding the reasons for the state of emergency or the suspension were provided in the given content.

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South China Morning Post3d ago

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

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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Pakistan has suspended Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's PTI-led government.

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A state of emergency has been declared in the province.

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The suspended government was led by the PTI party.

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

— President's office

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

— Article

Oct 11 Morning

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Al Jazeera3d ago

Pakistan imposes emergency rule in ​province governed by Imran Khan’s party

Pakistan's federal government has declared a state of emergency in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, effectively suspending the provincial government led by Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. The decision, approved by President Asif Ali Zardari upon the cabinet's recommendation, cites the provincial government's "deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism." This constitutional measure allows the federal government to assume provincial functions. The announcement follows reports of the arrest of the province's chief minister and the PTI president. The move occurs as the PTI plans a march on Islamabad to demand the release of Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned.

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Pakistan has imposed a state of emergency in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

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The emergency was invoked under constitutional articles related to security.

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The federal government cited the provincial government's 'deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism' as a reason for the emergency.

— Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office

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The PTI was preparing for a march on Islamabad to demand the release of Imran Khan.

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PTI lawmaker Junaid Akbar stated that the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the party's provincial president were arrested.

— Junaid Akbar (PTI lawmaker)