PakistanUpdated 6m ago
Pakistan suspends Imran Khan's party government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
What it means
Pakistan declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and suspended its PTI-led government. The federal government took over the province, citing a breakdown in law and order amid militant violence, and named a politically allied official to run it.
Why it matters
The federal takeover removes Imran Khan's PTI from power in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a week after supporters marched to the capital. Islamabad cites militant violence as grounds, concentrating provincial authority in a politically allied official.
How it affects you
With the provincial government suspended, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa residents face a change in who runs local services and law enforcement. Pakistan's finance minister also aims to improve the sovereign credit rating and keep tapping global debt markets.
