Pakistan government’s decision to impose emergency rule in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has intensified an already volatile political confrontation between the federal government and the opposition. It has reignited long-standing debates regarding governance, security and the state’s relationship with its Pashtun-majority frontier region. Pakistan government effectively removed the Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf (PTI)-led provincial government and presented.
An Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Aleema Khan, sister of former PM Imran Khan, in connection with the November 2024 protest.
Islamabad: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday accused the authorities of using water cannons to disperse protesters, including its founder Imran Khan’s sisters, who were holding a sit-in outside Adiala jail after prison authorities did not allow them to meet him. In a statement shared on X, the party stated that Pakistani authorities used water.
The Pakistan Army has escalated its stance against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, describing him as a “security risk” and “mentally unstable.” The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a warning that attacks on military leadership or institutions “will not be tolerated.” Analysts say this signals a possible drastic crackdown on PTI supporters and public dissent,.
