Opposition addresses press conference after huddle at Fazl's residence to discuss K-P emergency
Achakzai, Abbas and PTI leaders with JUI-F chief discuss constitutional supremacy, democratic rights amid K-P crisis
Opposition leaders convened at Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman's residence to address the political climate, including the imposition of governor's rule and emergency in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). The JUI-F media cell confirmed it was a gathering of the united opposition. Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP) also confirmed the event.
In attendance were JUI-F leaders, PTI figures, former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser, and other opposition party representatives. The meeting aimed to discuss unity, the supremacy of the Constitution, protecting democratic rights, and a joint strategy to tackle the political situation. Additionally, PTM spokesperson Hussain Ahmad Yousafzai, PTI's Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, and other delegates participated.
On October 11, governor's rule and emergency were imposed in K-P, transferring executive power from the PTI-led provincial government to the governor. A 11-member advisory council was formed to oversee provincial affairs. The federal government also set up an administrative structure for 12 districts. Fazl criticized the government for backing away from negotiations and accused it of misusing the Constitution.
Federal ministers responded, accusing Fazl of overlooking his role in forming and toppling governments.
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