Pakistan Seizes Control of an Opposition-Led Province

New York Times11 October 2026, 16:25 UTCPakistan

The federal government, speaking of “a severe breakdown in law and order” in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid militant violence, named a politically allied official as in charge.

Read the full story at New York Times Open in the live monitor

Related discussion groups

No group discusses this yet. Start a discussion group and attach this story.

More news about Pakistan

Pakistan suspends Imran Khan’s party-led provincial governmentAl Jazeera11 October 2026, 20:21 UTCPakistanPakistan has suspended Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's PTI-led government after declaring a state of emergency in the province.
Bangladesh U-19 women reach tri-series final in Pakistan - The Business StandardGoogle News11 October 2026, 15:29 UTCPakistanBangladesh U-19 women reach tri-series final in Pakistan The Business Standard
Pakistan imposes emergency rule over ex-PM Imran Khan’s provincial governmentSouth China Morning Post11 October 2026, 13:53 UTCPakistanLeader meetingsPakistan’s president declared a state of emergency and suspended the provincial government of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Sunday, the president’s office said, following allegations i...
Pakistan cracks down on Imran Khan stronghold provinceFinancial Times11 October 2026, 13:48 UTCPakistanMilitary-backed national government suspends Khyber Pakhtunkhwa administration led by former cricket star’s party
Pakistan's president declares state of emergency in province run by Imran Khan's partySky News11 October 2026, 13:48 UTCPakistanThe president of Pakistan has declared a state of emergency in the country's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Pakistan President suspends government in province ruled by Imran Khan's party - The NationalGoogle News11 October 2026, 11:49 UTCPakistanPakistan President suspends government in province ruled by Imran Khan's party The National
Pakistani president suspends provincial government led by Khan’s party ahead of march - Oskaloosa HeraldGoogle News11 October 2026, 11:40 UTCPakistanPakistani president suspends provincial government led by Khan’s party ahead of march Oskaloosa Herald
Pakistani president suspends provincial government led by Khan’s party ahead of march - The Batesville Daily GuardGoogle News11 October 2026, 11:40 UTCPakistanPakistani president suspends provincial government led by Khan’s party ahead of march The Batesville Daily Guard