Containers placed in Peshawar after federal govt imposes emergency in KP

Peshawar witnessed the placement of shipping containers around the city to obstruct roads following the imposition of emergency and governor's rule by the federal government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as announced by the President House. The decision followed the President's approval of recommendations from the federal cabinet. Containers were positioned near Peshawar's railway station, blocking routes leading to Khyber Bazaar and Shoba Bazaar, as well as near Edwardes College, preventing access to Jail Road and Malik Saad Shaheed Flyover.

Additionally, containers were placed near Bala Hisar Fort and outside the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) office, obstructing access to Mall Road. Police deployment was extensive, particularly around Governor House, with personnel called in from other districts. The military presence was limited to check posts, while only official vehicles were permitted to travel from Governor House to the Chief Minister's House.

Royal Artillery Bazaar was closed, while Saddar remained partially open. The emergency was imposed in response to heightened tensions between the PML-N-led federal government and the KP government, led by the opposition PTI. The PTI had objected to being excluded from security decisions concerning KP and called for a review of counterterrorism policy.

Meanwhile, the federal government criticized the KP government's efforts to combat terrorism and its stance on dialogue with the Afghan Taliban.