Pakistan declares emergency, strips Khan’s party of power in northwestern province

Pakistan's president suspended the elected government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday after declaring a state of emergency. The province was governed by the party of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, which has been campaigning for his release. Authorities blocked major roads in Peshawar with shipping containers and deployed security personnel in riot gear. A local resident, Adnan Khan, questioned the move, asking where democracy was given that the public had voted for the party.

• Pakistan's president suspended the elected provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• The province was governed by Imran Khan's party, which has been rallying for his release
• Roads in Peshawar were blocked with shipping containers and security forces were deployed in riot gear
• A local resident questioned the move, citing the public's vote

Pakistan’s president suspended the elected government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday after declaring a state of emergency. The province was governed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party, which has been rallying for his release. Authorities blocked major roads in Peshawar with shipping containers and deployed security personnel in riot gear. “The public voted for them, where is democracy?” local resident Adnan Khan asked. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews