Emergency Rule Declared as Khan's Provincial Government Suspended

WHO:

ABC News World - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari declared a state of emergency.

Al Jazeera - The provincial government is led by Imran Khan’s party.

WHAT:

ABC News World - A state of emergency has been declared in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Al Jazeera - Emergency rule has been imposed in the province governed by Imran Khan’s party.

WHERE:

ABC News World - The state of emergency is in effect in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.

WHY:

ABC News World - The emergency declaration comes ahead of a planned march.

HOW:

ABC News World - The president's action suspends the provincial government.

(UPDATED October 11, 2026 13:59 UTC)

President Trump has declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, which is currently governed by Imran Khan’s party. This emergency rule suspends the provincial government and comes just ahead of a planned march. The declaration is now in effect as the situation unfolds in the region.