Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet has recommended that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif advise the President of Pakistan to impose an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing the gravity of the security situation in the region.
According to Radio Pakistan, the recommendation was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sharif in Islamabad. The meeting focused on the law-and-order challenges facing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which have been exacerbated by terrorism.
The Cabinet reviewed detailed reports on the province’s deteriorating security environment and expressed concerns over the provincial government’s approach to countering terrorism. Following the evaluation, the Cabinet urged the Prime Minister to recommend that the President invoke constitutional powers under Articles 232 and 234 to declare an emergency.
The advice has been formally communicated from the Prime Minister’s House to the President’s House, reflecting the urgency and seriousness of the situation.