Federal government imposes emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
President Asif Ali Zardari approved governor's rule in KP on Sunday following security concerns and failed negotiations with provincial leadership.
Constitutional measures invoked under Articles 232 and 234
The President signed the Prime Minister's advice to declare emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar stated that federal cabinet recommendations led to this decision on Sunday. The federal government cited worsening security conditions as the primary reason for taking control of the province.
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi assumes charge with advisory council
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi will now administer the province with an 11-member advisory council. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar announced that this arrangement will initially remain in place for six months. The federal government also issued a proclamation under Article 245 to assist the provincial administration through armed forces.
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- Dawn
- Associated Press of Pakistan
- Business Recorder
- Geo News
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Dawn
Federal cabinet gives nod to imposition of emergency in KP; summary sent to President
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Associated Press of Pakistan
Federal Cabinet proposes emergency in KP amid worsening terror situation
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Business Recorder
Emergency, governor's rule imposed in KP as president approves cabinet decision
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Geo News
Emergency, governor's rule imposed in KP as President Zardari approves summary on cabinet's advice
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