Terrorism surged 195pc in KP, Cabinet told
The Pakistani federal cabinet has recommended imposing an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following a 195% surge in terrorist incidents. Security reports cite institutional weaknesses and a lack of provincial counterterrorism preparedness as primary drivers for the decision.
Why it matters
The potential imposition of emergency rule signals a significant escalation in the internal security crisis within Pakistan's provinces.
ISLAMABAD - The federal cabinet on Sunday recommended the imposition of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution, citing a deteriorating security situation, a staggering 195 per cent increase in terrorist incidents and serious gaps in the provincial government's counterterrorism preparedness, as two key security reports highlighted escalating threats, institutional weaknesses and a shortage of resources for law enforcement agencies.
The cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reviewed the worsening law-and-order situation and the growing threat of terrorism in the province before advising the prime minister to recommend that President Asif Ali Zardari exercise his constitutional powers to impose emergency in KP.
LHC orders provision of heart medication to Imran Khan’s sister in jail
Following the cabinet's decision, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed that formal advice had been dispatched to the Presidency for further action.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in