ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government has decided to impose a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), with approval expected to be sought from the federal cabinet tomorrow.
According to sources, sessions of both houses of Parliament have been summoned to discuss and ratify the proposed move.
Reports of major military operation in KP’s merged districts are false, sources say
PESHAWAR (Kashmir English): Reports circulating on social media about preparations for a large-scale operation in certain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s merged districts following the possible imposition of an emergency have been declared false and baseless.
According to sources, certain elements are spreading misleading information to create fear and unrest among the local population.
They clarified that intelligence-based operations (IBOs) are conducted regularly in different areas in accordance with ground assessments and prevailing security threats.
Sources said these operations are part of routine security measures and should not be confused with reports of a new, large-scale military operation.
They rejected claims that preparations were underway to launch a fresh major operation in the merged districts, describing such reports as fabricated and intended to create unnecessary anxiety among residents.
President, PM Meeting
Earlier, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met President Asif Ali Zardari at the Presidency to discuss the country’s overall political and security situation, with particular focus on the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency, the prime minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Senator Rana Sanaullah, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan, Law and Justice Minister Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, and Federal Minister Senator Ahad Cheema.
Senator Sherry Rehman, Syed Naveed Qamar, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla and Dr Asim Hussain assisted the president during the meeting.
During the meeting, it was agreed to summon separate sessions of the National Assembly and the Senate on Tuesday, October 13.
Sources said the meeting also reviewed a report submitted by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi regarding the province’s law and order and security situation.
The proposed emergency comes amid growing security concerns and political tensions in the province. The federal government is expected to take further steps following the cabinet’s consideration of the proposal and the proceedings in Parliament.
