Pakistan: Emergency imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Imran Khan's son said - those in power in Pakistan are destroying democracy

Political turmoil has intensified in Pakistan, with Imran Khan's son, Qasim Khan, calling the decision to impose emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a cowardly act.

As political turmoil in Pakistan has intensified, Imran Khan's son, Qasim Khan, has called the decision to impose a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a cowardly act. He also targeted Army Chief Asim Munir, accusing those in power in Pakistan of undermining democracy.

According to media reports, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari announced a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 11, 2026. The Shahbaz Sharif government cited deteriorating law and order as the reason. Following this decision, the provincial government led by Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, collapsed. Following this, Qasim Khan expressed his displeasure on social media.

According to reports, Qasim Khan wrote in a social media post that those in power in Pakistan are destroying democracy. He alleged that the elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is now being arrested. Qasim accused Army Chief Asim Munir of taking such steps to suppress the voice of the people and remain in power.

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