Pakistan declares emergency, suspends Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government led by Khan's party
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President Asif Ali Zardari imposed a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, suspending the provincial government run by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party. Zardari cited "the rising incidents of terrorism and a deteriorating law and order situation." The move comes ahead of a planned march by Khan's supporters.
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- Pakistan’s president suspends provincial government led by Khan’s party ahead of marchAssociated Press · Oct 11, 5:20 AM
- Imran Khan's party's provincial government suspended by Pakistan presidentReuters · Oct 11, 5:23 AM