Imran Khan’s party decries ‘coup’ after Pakistan suspends provincial government
Suspension of provincial government escalates standoff with Khan’s PTI party a week after his supporters began marching to demand his release Pakistan has…
The Guardian reports: Suspension of provincial government escalates standoff with Khan’s PTI party a week after his supporters began marching to demand his release Pakistan has declared a state of emergency in a province led by Imran Khan’s PTI party and suspended its government, a move a party spokesperson described as “more of a coup disguised as emergency”.
This world story centres on Pakistan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Imran Khan, Khan’s PTI and Imran Khan’s PTI.
Why it matters
International developments of this kind are often followed closely by governments, aid organisations and global markets.
Key details
- Location
- Pakistan · Asia
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Imran Khan, Khan’s PTI, Imran Khan’s PTI, President Asif Ali Zardari
- Section
- World
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at The GuardianSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Pakistan's president declares state of emergency in province run by Imran Khan's party
The president of Pakistan has declared a state of emergency in the country's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Pakistan: President puts Khan stronghold province under emergency rule
President Asif Ali Zardari has effectively suspended the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Pakistan President declares emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, provincial government ceases to exist
An emergency allows Pakistan's federal government to assume key executive and legislative powers in a province during a security crisis or breakdown…
Pakistan imposes emergency rule in province governed by Imran Khan’s party
PM office says cabinet move follows 'provincial government’s deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism'.
Ceuta or Sebta? Why one city has two names and a disputed status
Felipe VI’s first visit to Ceuta and Melilla as king brings Spain’s territorial dispute with Morocco back into focus.
Iran war live: Riyadh airport hit again; Tehran says US reply ‘inadequate’
Iran says US has accepted some of its peace terms but calls the reply 'inadequate', as Riyadh airport is hit again.
Pennsylvania shooter who killed eight was a grandfather, says slain child’s dad
Father of toddler killed in Erie mass shooting says reported gunman never seemed distressed or out of the ordinary The man who killed eight people…
US Homeland Security secretary sees no ‘risk’ from livestreamed execution
Decision to livestream Nidal Hasan execution has led to harsh criticism and warnings that it could encourage violence.