Govt 'seriously' considering imposing emergency in K
The Pakistani federal government is considering imposing an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to a deteriorating security situation and alleged inaction by the provincial government. Officials are discussing the use of Article 232 of the Constitution to address rising terrorism.
Why it matters
The potential imposition of emergency rule represents a significant escalation in tensions between Pakistan's federal and provincial governments.
--> Home Pakistan Govt 'seriously' considering imposing emergency in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Tariq Fazal Says move being considered because of the security situation in K-P
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. Photo: File Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said on Wednesday that the federal government was "seriously" considering the imposition of an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) in response to the worsening security situation in the province.
Political uncertainty has deepened in K-P amid growing tensions between the federal and provincial governments, with the Centre considering governor's rule and emergency as possible options.
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