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Federal cabinet gives nod to imposition of emergency in KP; summary sent to President

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On Sunday, the federal cabinet of Pakistan approved a decision to impose emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) due to security concerns and the provincial government's perceived lack of effort against terrorism. The Prime Minister Office stated that a summary has been sent to the President for final approval. During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need to stabilize Pakistan’s economy amid political tensions with the PTI-led KP government. He also discussed recent positive developments in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and highlighted Pakistan's diplomatic efforts and military cooperation in addressing regional security issues, including support for Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks.

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On October 11, 2026, emergency rule was imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), a province led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Under the emergency declaration, KP's chief minister Sohail Afridi and several other PTI members were placed under preventive custody. The federal government accused the suspended provincial administration of colluding with militant groups like the Pakistani Taliban.

The Peshawar High Court sought replies from the KP government and senior police officials regarding the detention of Afridi and other PTI leaders, including lawmaker Junaid Akbar and others who went missing after the emergency declaration. Despite these efforts, many lawmakers remain untraceable, raising concerns over their welfare and legal rights.

Additionally, a new Area Development Secretariat (ADS) was established to manage emergency-stricken areas in KP, headed by bureaucrat Yahya Akhundzada with extensive powers similar to those of a provincial government. This move aims to better coordinate efforts against terrorism but has also sparked confusion regarding the distribution of responsibilities between the federal and provincial setups.

Despite ongoing legal challenges from PTI leaders seeking production orders for detained members, no clear timeline has been provided by the government on when emergency rule might be lifted or under what conditions those in custody will be released. This situation continues to fuel political tensions and debates over civil liberties and governance in Pakistan.

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He also spoke of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in the international community, taking note of the appreciation Pakistan has received for mediation in the Middle East conflict. “Pakistan continues to play its role with hard work and sincerity,” he said, particularly lauding the role of the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir.

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The Prime Minister Office (PMO) said on Sunday it sent a summary to the President House for final nod to impose an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after the federal cabinet approved the decision. asserted

cabinet → say → decision

As per the statement, an emergency meeting of the federal cabinet held on Sunday was briefed on the security situation in KP, during which the cabinet members reviewed the situation and took note of the “provincial government’s deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism”. asserted

members → hold → terrorism

Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed an emergency meeting of the federal cabinet where the decision was taken. asserted

decision → address → cabinet

The premier said the PTI-led KP government cannot be allowed to derail the stabilising economy amid tensions between the two sides. asserted

government → say → sides

“I will not allow them (PTI) to destabilise the economy,” he said during the meeting. asserted

he → allow → meeting

At the outset of his address, PM Shehbaz spoke of the recent staff-level agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). asserted

Shehbaz → speak → Fund

“It is hoped that we will unlock the $1.2 billion tranche within this year,” he said, recalling a meeting with the IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) last month. asserted

he → hop → Assembly

He commended the political and military leadership for “working together day and night” in bringing fiscal discipline to Pakistan. asserted

He → commend → Pakistan

The premier also recalled his visit to London last month, where he had met with senior executives from leading global financial institutions. asserted

he → recall → institutions

he → speak → Staff

PM Shehbaz condemned the recent Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, noting the long-standing fraternal ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. asserted

Shehbaz → condemn → Arabia

“Our only goal is that peace should be restored in the region,” he said. asserted

he → restore → region

“Pakistan expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia and stands with it. asserted

Pakistan → express → it

We will not tolerate any aggression against Saudi Arabia,” he said, adding that it was a “red line” for Pakistan. asserted

it → tolerate → Pakistan

Shifting his attention to terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the premier said, “The way common citizens are being martyred, the way police officials and security officials, children and mothers [..] there can be nothing more heart-wrenching.” asserted

citizens → shift → Pakhtunkhwa

At this, he recalled that Pakistan has repeatedly urged neighbouring Afghanistan to rein in the terrorist elements; however, “they still don’t understand it”. asserted

they → recall → it