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Govt says people of KP ‘welcomed’ governor's rule as it gave them ‘hope’

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Information Minister Ataullah Tarar stated that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa welcomed the federal government's imposition of governor’s rule and emergency measures in the province because it gave them hope for safety and security. He claimed only a dozen protesters gathered against these actions, suggesting widespread public support for the move to eliminate political-crime ties and improve conditions under the new administration.

Written by AI on 2026-10-13, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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Defending the move, Tarar said, “The people of KP have welcomed the step because they believe there is now hope for them; they believe they will now be provided safety and security, their lives and livelihood will be protected, and this political-crime nexus will be eliminated.”

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🔮 Tarar noted, “Had the people of KP supported the pro-terrorist stance of the PTI government, you would have seen millions on the street.”

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Govt says people of KP ‘welcomed’ governor's rule as it gave them ‘hope’ · assertive framing

Claims (5 extracted, 1 hedged)

Information Minister Ataullah Tarar on Tuesday claimed that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had “welcomed” the federal government’s move to impose governor’s rule and declare an emergency in the province, saying the measures had given them “hope”. asserted

measures → claim → hope

He made the remarks while addressing a press conference alongside Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. asserted

He → make → Tarar

Tarar noted, “Had the people of KP supported the pro-terrorist stance of the PTI government, you would have seen millions on the street.” asserted

you → note → street

However, the minister went on to claim that “barely a dozen” people gathered in protest. uncertain

people → go → protest

nexus → defend → safety