{
  "id": 13650867,
  "title": "PTI govt faces ouster as Centre weighs K-P options",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/pti-govt-faces-ouster-as-centre-weighs-k-p-options",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T19:25:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
    "slug": "the-express-tribune-pakistan",
    "url": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634162/pti-govt-faces-ouster-as-centre-weighs-k-p-options"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The federal cabinet is set to deliberate on imposing emergency and governor's rule in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) during a key meeting on Sunday, amid the ongoing protest march by the PTI-led provincial government and escalating political tensions. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the cabinet, which is expected to consider both options and forward advice to President Asif Ali Zardari. Significant administrative changes, such as appointing a new chief secretary, are likely to accompany any decision. The developments stem from a meeting between President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz on Saturday, where they assessed the country's overall political and security situation, with a focus on K-P, where the PTI initiated its long march on October 4. The President and Prime Minister reportedly agreed on the possibility of imposing governor's rule or emergency in the province, though the final decision remains with the federal cabinet. The Presidency's media wing noted that separate sessions of the National Assembly and Senate have been scheduled for October 13. K-P Governor Faisal Karim Kundi had previously submitted a written explanation of the grounds for emergency measures to the Prime Minister about a week earlier, citing deteriorating law and order conditions. Upon cabinet approval, the Prime Minister will transmit the advice to the President. If approved, the emergency would take effect post presidential approval. The cabinet is anticipated to share a summary of the decision with the cabinet on Sunday, possibly via circulation. Administratively, the proposals include replacing the incumbent chief secretary with a robust administrator to manage provincial affairs. Additionally, other senior officials may undergo transfers. The federal government is also deliberating on imposing emergency in 12 districts, including eight merged tribal districts and Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Bannu, and Lakki Marwat. A separate proposal entails transferring key provincial powers to the federal government. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi informed journalists that the government's options for resolving the standoff have narrowed considerably, urging them to contemplate the possible ways to de-escalate the situation.",
  "summary": "President, PM huddle paves way for direct rule Federal cabinet meets today to take final decision",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "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."
}