P police warn against unlawful gatherings as governor’s rule looms
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa police have withdrawn security for provincial parliamentarians as tensions with the federal government reach a breaking point. Provincial officials have warned that the federal government's threat of imposing governor's rule is creating a dangerous security vacuum.
Why it matters
The withdrawal of police protection for elected officials highlights the breakdown of law and order and the deepening constitutional crisis in Pakistan.
--> Home Pakistan K-P Police withdraws protection from MPAs, issues wide-ranging security orders as governor's rule looms Shafi Jan warns K-P police chief of consequences if he or any parliamentarian is harmed after security withdrawal
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> PHOTO: EXPRESS K-P Information Minister Shafi Jan on Saturday said the provincial police had withdrawn protection provided to him and all parliamentarians as the police rolled out new security warnings and orders amid the looming threat of governor's rule in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and worsening relations between the provincial and federal governments.
"If any harm comes to me or any parliamentarian, the K-P inspector general of police will be responsible," he warned in a post on X.
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