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.
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Open questions and key claims
The federal government cited the provincial government's 'deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism' as a reason for the emergency.
A PTI spokesperson described the government's move as 'more of a coup disguised as emergency'.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman condemned the move, stating 'Imposition of emergency is an ambush on democracy'.
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.
The federal government justified the takeover by stating the need to effectively combat terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Pakistan's president declared a state of emergency and suspended the provincial government of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.
The constitution allows the federal government to take over provincial functions during an emergency.
The provincial governor will take charge with an advisory council.
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