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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shahana Yasmin

Pakistan dismisses provincial government led by Imran Khan’s party as his supporters march on capital

Pakistan’s president has suspended an elected provincial government led by imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan’s party after declaring a state of emergency.

Asif Ali Zardari approved the imposition of emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the northwestern province bordering Afghanistan, on Sunday following a recommendation from prime minister Shehbaz Sharif’s cabinet.

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