The Aporia · Govt says people of KP ‘welcomed’ governor's rule as it gave them ‘hope’

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Information Minister Ataullah Tarar stated that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa welcomed the federal government's imposition of governor’s rule and emergency measures in the province because it gave them hope for safety and security. He claimed only a dozen protesters gathered against these actions, suggesting widespread public support for the move to eliminate political-crime ties and improve conditions under the new administration.

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On Friday, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry announced that the Centre had completed deliberations regarding the imposition of an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to deteriorating law and order conditions. The decision was later ratified by the federal cabinet on Sunday, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stating that the PTI-led provincial government's disengagement from fighting terrorism necessitated such measures.

On October 10, 2026, President Asif Ali Zardari issued a proclamation under Articles 232(1) and 234(1) of Pakistan’s Constitution, declaring an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This move followed a contentious period marked by protests led by the province's chief minister, Sohail Afridi, who demanded the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and medical treatment for him.

Under the emergency declaration, key positions such as those held by the chief minister, provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants, and advocate general in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ceased to exist immediately. The federal government assumed control over executive and legislative powers within the province to address security concerns and restore constitutional governance.

The decision also aimed at stabilizing Pakistan’s economy amid tensions between the ruling coalition and opposition parties like PTI, which controls two provincial governments. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that he would not allow PTI to destabilize economic progress recently made under agreements with international financial bodies like the IMF.

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News Desk. (2026, October 13). Govt says people of KP ‘welcomed’ governor's rule as it gave them ‘hope’. Dawn. https://www.dawn.com/news/2036847/govt-says-people-of-kp-welcomed-governors-rule-as-it-gave-them-hope

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Defending the move, Tarar said, “The people of KP have welcomed the step because they believe there is now hope for them; they believe they will now be provided safety and security, their lives and livelihood will be protected, and this political-crime nexus will be eliminated.”

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🔮 Tarar noted, “Had the people of KP supported the pro-terrorist stance of the PTI government, you would have seen millions on the street.”

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Govt says people of KP ‘welcomed’ governor's rule as it gave them ‘hope’ · assertive framing

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Information Minister Ataullah Tarar on Tuesday claimed that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had “welcomed” the federal government’s move to impose governor’s rule and declare an emergency in the province, saying the measures had given them “hope”. asserted

measures → claim → hope

He made the remarks while addressing a press conference alongside Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. asserted

He → make → Tarar

Tarar noted, “Had the people of KP supported the pro-terrorist stance of the PTI government, you would have seen millions on the street.” asserted

you → note → street

However, the minister went on to claim that “barely a dozen” people gathered in protest. uncertain

people → go → protest

nexus → defend → safety