Pakistan imposes emergency rule in province governed by Imran Khan’s party
Summary
Pakistan declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, stopping the local government led by Imran Khan's party. The emergency was approved by President Asif Ali Zardari and announced after a cabinet meeting led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.Key Facts
- The state of emergency is in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwest Pakistan.
- It was invoked under two parts of the constitution related to security.
- The emergency suspends the provincial government run by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan’s party.
- Imran Khan, former Prime Minister, has been jailed for over three years.
- President Asif Ali Zardari approved the emergency after consulting the cabinet.
- The cabinet meeting was held under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- Officials said the provincial government stopped cooperating in efforts against terrorism.
- The PTI party is planning a march to Islamabad to demand Khan’s release.
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