Containers were placed around Peshawar on Sunday after the federal government imposed emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under constitutional provisions. The measures include blocking major roads using shipping containers near strategic locations like railway stations and important installations to restrict movement. Police and military forces, including personnel from other districts, have been deployed around Governor House and key infrastructure areas. These actions follow heightened tensions between the federal government and the provincial KP administration over counterterrorism policies.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-11,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On October 10, 2026, Pakistan's federal government declared an emergency and imposed governor’s rule in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province under Articles 232(1) and 234 of the Constitution. This decision followed growing tensions between the federal coalition government and the PTI-led provincial administration, particularly over counterterrorism policy disagreements amid a deteriorating security situation. The chief minister, along with other provincial officials, immediately ceased to hold office as per the presidential proclamation.
In Peshawar, shipping containers were placed on key roads to block entry into strategic areas such as Khyber Bazaar and Edwardes College, while police forces increased their presence around Governor House and deployed personnel from other districts. The military maintained routine check posts but was not involved in major deployments within the city.
The federal cabinet recommended these measures, citing the provincial government's deliberate disengagement from anti-terror efforts. The decision allows the federal government to assume key executive and legislative powers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for up to six months, with possible extensions under parliamentary approval. Meanwhile, protests led by jailed former PM Imran Khan’s party continue, pressing for his release and medical treatment access. President Asif Ali Zardari issued the proclamation, effectively ending PTI's control over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Shipping containers were placed around the city of Peshawar to block roads after the federal government imposed an emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday.
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The measures, imposed earlier, have been approved under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution, according to a statement by the President House.
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They were imposed following the president’s approval of the recommendations by the federal cabinet.
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Containers were placed near Peshawar’s railway station to block the routes towards Khyber Bazaar, Shoba Bazaar and beyond.
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They were also placed near Edwardes College to block entry to Jail Road and Malik Saad Shaheed Flyover.
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Additionally, containers near Bala Hisar Fort and outside the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) office blocked entry towards Mall Road.
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Police were reportedly deployed in significant numbers, particularly around Governor House.
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The deployment included personnel called from other districts.
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The military has been deployed only at check posts, as is routine.
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Only official vehicles are being allowed to travel from Governor House towards the Chief Minister’s House.
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vehicles → allow → House
Royal Artillery (RA) Bazaar has been closed, while Saddar remains partially open.
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Earlier, traffic jams were reported due to the closure of the main Khyber Road, which connects the city’s Grand Trunk (GT) Road with the eastern side of University Road and serves as the main artery and choke point.
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The resulting diversions created pressure on auxiliary roads.
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The area is part of the cantonment, and the Red Zone contains important installations such as the Corps Commander’s House, civil secretariat, central police office, CM Secretariat, CM House and Governor’s House.
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The emergency imposition comes a day after PM Shehbaz met President Zardari and discussed the country’s overall security situation.
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That meeting came amid heightened tensions between the PML-N-led federal government and the KP government led by the PTI — which is in opposition in the Centre.
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The PTI has said it was being left out of security decisions concerning KP, which the Centre has denied.
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It also calls for reviewing the counterterrorism policy and opposes military operations.
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On the other hand, the Centre has been criticising the KP government’s efforts to combat terrorism in the province and objects to its stance on dialogue with the Afghan Taliban.
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On Saturday, KP Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed put district police on alert for possible violent protests and sabotage in the event of an emergency in the province, emphasising caution in the use of force.
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A notification issued by the IGP’s office said district police officers (DPOs) could issue appropriate directions, instructions or guidelines to regulate protests and ensure public safety.
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In the event of violence, they could also take necessary legal action.
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KP House sealed, NPC refuses to allow TTAP presser
In Islamabad, the main opposition alliance — which would typically hold pressers at KP House — could not find a place to hold a press conference in the urban areas as KP House was sealed.
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The Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) has therefore decided to hold its presser at Jamia Al Wilaya near Bhara Kahu on the Murree Expressway.
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Speaking to Dawn, TTAP spokesperson Akhunzada Hussain Ahmed Yousafzai said that after deciding to hold a press conference, the alliance initially thought to go to KP House, but came to know that it had been sealed.
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He added that they then decided to hold it at the National Press Club (NPC), but were refused by the club despite being willing to pay the fee.
“Now we have decided to hold the presser at Bhara Kahu,” he said.
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