From Dawn · Syed Irfan Raza | News Desk | Iftikhar A. Khan · · 2m
Senate and National Assembly Approve Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Senate and National Assembly endorse federal emergency in KP amid political tensions.
In brief
Senate and National Assembly endorse federal emergency in KP amid political tensions. Pakistan's National Assembly and Senate approved emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after PTI demanded Imran Khan's release. Originally reported by Dawn.
Senate and National Assembly Approve Emergency
Senate and National Assembly passed resolutions endorsing federal emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after Centre imposed governor's rule citing provincial government's disengagement from counterterrorism.
PTI Senators Protest Emergency
PTI senators walked out during Senate debate over emergency, accusing federal government of targeting PTI through terrorism claims.
Law Minister Defends Emergency
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar argued emergency was constitutional and required seven-day notice, but constitutional necessity waived this rule.
PTI Accuses Government of Political Motives
PTI senators claimed emergency was months-old decision targeting PTI, with terrorism cited as excuse for political maneuvering.
PTI's Gohar Challenges Emergency
PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan demanded transparency on terrorism accusations against PTI members detained under emergency.
PPP Blames PTI for Emergency
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari called emergency a 'political suicide attack' on PTI but urged dialogue to address terrorism.
Law Minister Cites Terrorism Surge
Law Minister Tarar reported 3,787 terrorism incidents in KP since October 2025, blaming PTI government's policies for security threats.
Defence Minister Criticizes PTI
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused PTI of past actions that undermined national security, including Imran Khan's TTP resettlement plan.
MQM-P Supports Emergency
MQM-P lawmaker Farooq Sattar praised emergency decision but demanded PTI openly condemn terrorism to avoid political extremism accusations.
Political Tensions Escalate
PTI and federal government clash over emergency implementation, with PTI accusing government of political motives and security failures.
Emergency Imposed in KP
Federal government imposed emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa citing provincial government's disengagement from counterterrorism efforts.
PTI Demands Transparency
PTI demanded production of detained members' records and transparency on terrorism accusations against party leaders.
Law Minister's Constitutional Argument
Law Minister Tarar emphasized constitutional requirement for emergency approval by both houses within 10 days of presidential proclamation.
PTI's Long March Accusation
PTI accused federal government of ignoring their long march to demand Imran Khan's release despite security concerns.
Emergency Implementation Timeline
Emergency in KP will last up to six months unless extended by joint parliamentary session, with special mechanisms for 12 districts.
Political Consequences
PTI and federal government remain at odds over emergency implementation, with no resolution in sight as tensions escalate.
The short version
Pakistan's National Assembly and Senate approved emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after PTI demanded Imran Khan's release.
