Pakistan imposes emergency rule in former prime minister's stronghold
Pakistan has declared emergency rule in a province controlled by the political party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The move signals escalating political instability in the region.
Why it matters
Emergency rule in a major political stronghold suggests a deepening crisis in Pakistan's governance and potential for civil unrest.
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