Pakistan imposes emergency rule in province governed by Imran Khan's party

Pakistan has imposed emergency rule in a province governed by the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, NPR reports.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 13, 2026 at 7:45 AM EDT

Pakistan has placed a province governed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan's political party under emergency rule, according to NPR.

Khan, who remains imprisoned, has a political stronghold in the province.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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