Brief
President Zardari chairs meeting on possible emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Federal leaders discussed constitutional options under Articles 232‑234 as they weigh an emergency for twelve districts in KP.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Asif Ali Zardari chaired a high‑level meeting at the President’s House on Monday to review the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to sources cited by Daily Times.
The prime minister, key federal ministers, security officials and Pakistan Peoples Party leaders Naveed Qamar and Sherry Rehman attended. Participants examined reports from national security institutions and a governor’s assessment, and debated emergency measures for twelve districts, including the newly merged tribal areas.
Sources said officials are also weighing the use of constitutional provisions in Articles 232 to 234, which allow special powers in exceptional circumstances, though no final decision has been announced.
Key facts
- President Asif Ali Zardari chaired a meeting on KP security (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Prime minister, federal ministers, security officials and PPP leaders attended (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Emergency measures for twelve districts are being considered (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Constitutional Articles 232‑234 are under review for possible use (dailytimes.com.pk)
What we don't know yet
- Exact list of the twelve districts under consideration
- Specific emergency powers being discussed
- Expected date of official statement
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “President-led meeting weighs emergency measures for KP”
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