Pakistan's president declares state of emergency in province run by Imran Khan's party

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What happened

The president of Pakistan has declared a state of emergency in the country's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Key facts

  • Reported by Sky News and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:48:00 UTC.

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