Federal Cabinet Recommends Emergency in KP Under Articles 232 and 234
ISLAMABAD:The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has recommended that an emergency be imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution, citing the deteriorating law and order situation and rising terrorism in the province.
According to a statement, the cabinet was briefed on the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the worsening threat posed by terrorist incidents.
The cabinet conducted a detailed review of the situation, expressing concern over the deteriorating security environment and what it described as the provincial government’s deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism.
### Advice Sent to President
Following the review, the cabinet recommended that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif advise President Asif Ali Zardari to exercise his constitutional powers and impose an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in view of the seriousness of the situation.
According to the report, the Prime Minister’s House has sent the formal advice to the President’s House for consideration.
The proposed measure marks a significant development amid tensions between the federal government and the PTI-led provincial administration over security policy and counterterrorism efforts.
The recommendation concerns the proposed imposition of emergency powers; the report does not establish whether the president has formally approved or issued a declaration.
