{
  "id": 15363338,
  "title": "It would've been criminal to let K-P burn: PM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/it-wouldve-been-criminal-to-let-k-p-burn-pm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T19:43:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
    "slug": "the-express-tribune-pakistan",
    "url": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635442/it-wouldve-been-criminal-to-let-k-p-burn-pm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif defended the imposition of emergency and governor's rule in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) province, stating that the government had no other choice due to fears of bloodshed during a long march by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The prime minister, accompanied by Federal Ministers Azam Nazeer Tarar and Attaullah Tarar, visited Gujranwala to offer condolences on the death of a party worker, praising Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's efforts for prosperity. Sharif, backed by his brother Nawaz Sharif, argued that the move should have been implemented earlier as the province's law and order situation worsened. He warned that inaction would amount to criminal negligence and pledged to provide all necessary resources to combat terrorism. Sharif lamented the political turmoil of 2013-14 and last year's unrest, which had adversely affected the economy. He acknowledged that the situation had improved since the long march was halted, and the government had established an advisory council to address the province's challenges.",
  "summary": "Defends imposition of emergency, governor's rule Says Centre left with 'no other option' Nawaz throws weight behind",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}