Parliament approves emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan Parliament ratified presidential proclamations imposing an emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during a joint sitting on Thursday.
Law minister explains constitutional steps
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry presented two presidential proclamations issued on October 11 to the joint assembly. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar stated that the emergency decision was a last resort due to grave security conditions. The House adopted motions allowing immediate approval of the resolutions without waiting for standard notice periods.
Opposition members protest at session
Members of the opposition arrived at the venue carrying placards with slogans declaring that the emergency is unacceptable. The joint sitting offered prayers for victims of a roof collapse in Peshawar before debating the constitutional measures.
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