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National Assembly, Senate pass resolution endorsing Centre's imposition of emergency in KP
ISLAMABAD: Shortly after the National Assembly passed a resolution endorsing the federal government’s imposition of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, the Senate also gave its approval for the measure. The Centre had imposed governor’s rule and emergency in KP on Sunday, citing the provincial government’s “deliberate disengagement” from the fight against terrorism. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry tabled the motion regarding the proclamation of emergency before
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National Assembly passes resolution endorsing Centre's imposition of emergency in KP
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution endorsing the federal government’s imposition of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Centre had imposed governor’s rule and emergency in KP on Sunday, citing the provincial government’s “deliberate disengagement” from the fight against terrorism. The NA question hour session was suspended due to discussions on the emergency. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry tabled a motion regarding the proclamation of emer
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PTI's Ali Zafar terms governor's rule in KP 'political crisis disguised as security solution'; ministers defend move
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KP's policies will come from Islamabad now, not Kabul, says Kundi
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'No compromise on police': Kundi vows enhanced support, pay raise for law enforcers
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'Can sacrifice development, not security': Governor Kundi, Naqvi chair KP apex committee meeting
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DPM Dar defends emergency and governor's rule in KP, says measures not politically motivated
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Info minister alleges 'nexus' between PTI's KP govt, terrorists
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