Govt 'Seriously' Considering Imposing Emergency in K-P: Tariq Fazal
Federal ministers say terrorism has risen rapidly and officials are reviewing governor’s rule and emergency powers as PTI tensions deepen.
- On Wednesday, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the government is "seriously considering" imposing an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing the provincial government's alleged failure to curb terrorism.
- Federal ministers have consulted on the "constitutional and legal option" of imposing Governors' Rule amid deepening political uncertainty and friction between the Centre and the PTI provincial government.
- K-P Chief Minister Sohail Afridi warned that the PTI would "rebel" to "force change" in federal policies he claims are "harming the province," rejecting intervention threats.
- Governor Faisal Karim Kundi warned the provincial government against creating situations forcing Centre intervention, describing Governor's Rule as a "last option" despite reports of potential no-confidence motions.
- The standoff remains unresolved as the PTI postponed its Islamabad protest to October 4, while constitutional rules allow a no-confidence motion with signatures from 20% of assembly membership.
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Pakistan govt seriously considering imposing emergency in PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - The Tribune
The Pakistan federal government is "seriously considering" the imposition of an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in light of the worsening security situation and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) planned protest march on Islamabad, according to a report by Dawn.
Federal government weighs emergency in KP amid worsening security situation
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has said the federal government is seriously considering imposing an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing the deteriorating security and law-and-order situation in the province.
Emergency or Governor Raj in K-P on the cards
The possibility of imposing an emergency or Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has moved beyond political speculation, with senior federal officials now openly discussing constitutional options as tensions rise ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s planned October 4 march on Islamabad.Meanwhile, some 'senior anchors,', citing information from their sources, have also claimed that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is facing a diffi…
Federal Govt Seriously Considering an Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The federal government is “seriously considering” imposing an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Article 232 of the Constitution, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said on Wednesday. He linked the possibility to the worsening security situation and increasing terrorist activity in the province. Speaking to journalists at Parliament House, Chaudhry alleged that the […]
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