PM Shehbaz, Fazlur Rehman discuss easing tensions between Centre, K
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari held high-level meetings to address rising political tensions and potential federal intervention in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The discussions come amid threats of governor's rule following friction between the federal government and the provincial PTI-led administration.
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The potential imposition of governor's rule in a major province signals a significant escalation in Pakistan's political instability, threatening democratic processes and national security.
--> Home Pakistan Flurry of meetings in Islamabad as govt increasingly hints towards governor's rule in K-P PM Shehbaz, Fazl discuss easing tensions; Naqvi says no room left now; PTI welcomes Fazl's role
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> President Asif Ali Zardari met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Presidency on October 10, 2026. Photo: Screengrab Saturday night saw a flurry of meetings in Islamabad to deliberate on the country's overall political and security situation amid intense friction between the Centre and the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government on the issue of terrorism in the province and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's long march to Islamabad that has led to threats of imposing federal rule.
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