Senate debate on KP governor's rule

Treasury and opposition members in the Senate debated the governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday.

“political crisis disguised as a security solution”

Centre imposed emergency in KP

The Centre on Sunday imposed governor’s rule in KP and emergency in 12 of its districts.

PTI leader Ali Zafar's constitutional warning

PTI’s Parliamentary Leader Barrister Ali Zafar termed the development a political crisis disguised as a security solution.

Constitutional safeguards for emergency

Zafar said Article 232 was to be employed in emergency and not as a political weapon.

Emergency rule must be proportional

Zafar argued the government must demonstrate constitutional conditions were met and action was necessary and proportionate.

Zafar warns of constitutional precedent

Zafar warned that normalizing extraordinary powers against one political opponent could be used elsewhere.

Senate leader calls Oct 11 a black day

Leader of the Opposition in Senate Raja Nasir Abbas termed Oct 11 a black day.

Interior minister defends move

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi maintained imposition of governor’s rule was not in violation of the Constitution.

Security concerns in KP

Naqvi alleged PTI leader Murad Saeed sabotaged the draft after KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi forwarded it.

Federal cabinet ends reconciliation

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said federal cabinet had rightly decided to end political reconciliation with PTI.

Parliament approval required

President Asif Ali Zardari issued proclamations of emergency and governor’s rule under Articles 232 and 234.

Senate opposes KP governor's rule

Senator Kamran Murtaza of JUI-F submitted resolution opposing KP governor’s rule.

PTI seeks production orders

PTI requested production orders for nine detained MNAs ahead of NA and Senate sessions.

What happens next

Senate must examine legal grounds and demand evidence for KP governor’s rule measures.