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 of…
The Hindu reports that an emergency allows Pakistan's federal government to assume key executive and legislative powers in a province during a security crisis or breakdown of constitutional governance.
This world story centres on Pakistan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Pakistan President and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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