{
  "id": 11692304,
  "title": "Bilawal says Centre was ready to impose emergency in KP but PPP sought 'political solution'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/bilawal-says-centre-was-ready-to-impose-emergency-in-kp-but-ppp-11692304",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T13:33:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2034492/bilawal-says-centre-was-ready-to-impose-emergency-in-kp-but-ppp-sought-political-solution"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari claimed that the federal government was prepared to impose emergency or governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), but his party advocated for a political resolution to combat terrorism. Speaking at an event in Karachi, Bilawal mentioned that his party and President Asif Ali Zardari were in communication about the security issues, particularly in KP. The PPP leader stated that the federal government was \"100 per cent ready\" to implement emergency measures due to the terrorist attacks originating from Afghanistan. He warned that before resorting to constitutional measures, political parties should seek a political solution to address terrorism more effectively.\n\nBilawal advocated for negotiations with the protesting party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), ahead of their planned October 4 march to Islamabad. He urged all parties to engage in dialogue with PTI and for the latter to abandon their march and recognize the success of their protest. Bilawal acknowledged that the PTI's protest had succeeded in shutting down the capital for ten days, even if the party had not marched towards Islamabad. He asserted that while political parties may achieve success on the political stage, it was also true that terrorist activities were occurring daily in KP. Bilawal emphasized that if the provincial government did not prioritize addressing terrorism and law and order, and if there were allegations of insubordination towards the federal government, they might be compelled to declare emergency or governor's rule.\n\nThe PPP chief highlighted the gravity of the terrorist threat from Afghanistan and criticized India's \"hideous role\" in supporting it. He urged not to view terrorism through a political lens, rather as a national concern. Bilawal referenced a recent meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Zardari, emphasizing the need for a written agreement between the KP and federal governments outlining how they would combat terrorism together. He stressed the importance of separating any political deadlock from issues such as terrorism and national interests.",
  "summary": "PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday said the federal government had made up its mind to impose emergency or governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; however, his party suggested finding a political solution to fight terrorism in a “better way”. Addressing an event in Karachi, Bilawal said that the federal government had been in contact with President Asif Ali Zardari and the PPP…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari claims Centre ready to impose emergency in KP",
    "PPP advocates political solution over emergency measures",
    "Bilawal urges political dialogue with PTI and PTI's march cancellation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
        "title": "Bilawal credits PPP for warding off imposition of emergency in K-P",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/bilawal-credits-ppp-for-warding-off-imposition-of-emergency-in-k-p",
        "published": "2026-10-03T09:01:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Bilawal says Centre was ready to impose emergency in KP but PPP sought 'political solution'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/bilawal-says-centre-was-ready-to-impose-emergency-in-kp-but-ppp",
        "published": "2026-10-03T13:25:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}