Pakistan has declared a state of emergency in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and suspended the government of Imran Khan's party

Updated 2026-10-15 · told from many outlets at once

Pakistan declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, suspending the provincial government and imposing emergency rule. President Asif Ali Zardari issued a proclamation citing rising terrorist attacks and constitutional breakdown. The federal government took direct control of the province and deployed army troops. The provincial government, led by Imran Khan's party, is no longer functioning.

• Pakistan declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspending the provincial government and placing the province under emergency rule.
• The federal government accused PTI of failing to curb militancy in the province.
• The federal government imposed governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, taking direct control of the province.
• President Asif Ali Zardari issued a presidential proclamation citing rising terrorist attacks and a breakdown of constitutional machinery.
• The federal government authorized the deployment of Pakistan Army troops in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• The provincial government failed to fight Islamist militancy, prompting federal claims.
• President Asif Ali Zardari approved emergency measures under Articles 232(1) and 234(1) of the Constitution.
• The provincial government was led by the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
• PTI and TTAP said they were excluded from security decisions and vowed to oppose the emergency.
• Governor Faisal Karim Kundi will administer the province with an interim cabinet.
• The Interior Ministry announced troop deployment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Imran Khan's supporters allege the military rigged the 2024 election.
• Zulfikar Bukhari called the emergency a ridiculous decision.
• The proclamation requires the chief minister and provincial ministers to vacate their offices.

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