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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said the people of the province welcome the presidential proclamation, as they want peace, stability, development and prosperity. In a message to the people, the governor said KP residents had decided not to support Fitna al-Khawarij and would stand alongside security forces

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the summary for the imposition of emergency and Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution. The development follows approval by the federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which endorsed the imposition of emergency measures in

PESHAWAR: The federal government has proposed 11-member advisory cabinet, which will act as administrative setup under the emergency rule in KP. According to sources, the government also proposed a Development Council which would comprise 40 to 50 members and cover 12 districts, including eight merged tribal districts as well as

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Sunday recommended that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif advise President Asif Ali Zardari to impose emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, The emergency will be imposed under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution, citing the deteriorating law and order situation in the province. The decision was

PESHAWAR: Amid uncertainty over whether the federal government will impose an emergency or governor’s rule, KP police have been put on high alert across the province to deal with possible protests. In a detailed notification, the IGP’s office warned that some disruptive and anti-state elements could attempt violent or destructive

PESHAWAR: Amid security situation, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service has been temporarily suspended in Peshawar here on Sunday. According to reports, due to road closures and the security situation, the aurorities concerned ordered suspending the BRT service in the provincial metropolis. A spokesperson for TransPeshawar said BRT staff remained present

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has warned that he will order the arrest of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi if Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers move towards the Governor House. Speaking on a private television, Kundi ruled out the possibility of further negotiations with PTI and said strict action would

ISLAMABAD: Federal Cabinet Committee Meeting on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s deteriorating security situation, rising terrorist attacks and governance challenges began on Sunday with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. Two special security reports were expected to be presented at the meeting highlighting major gaps in the province’s counterterrorism preparedness. According to