Politics · Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan · October 13, 2026

Pakistan detains hundreds from Imran Khan's party under emergency rule

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 11, 8:00 PM ET

Pakistan's federal government suspended the PTI-led administration in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and imposed emergency rule there. It then detained hundreds of PTI members, including former chief minister Sohail Afridi and other provincial officials, as protests lost momentum.

Why it matters

Removing an elected provincial government deepens Pakistan's political confrontation and adds to concerns over democratic rule.

Background

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is the party of former prime minister Imran Khan, who was ousted in 2022 and later jailed. The party has governed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and has been in a long confrontation with the federal government and the military establishment.

The story so far

1. Oct 11Pakistan imposes emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
2. Oct 12Pakistan imposes emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, detains PTI members
3. Oct 13Pakistan detains hundreds from Imran Khan's party under emergency rule
4. Oct 15School roof collapse in Peshawar kills 34 students and a teacher
5. Oct 16School roof collapse in Peshawar kills 34 students and a teacher
6. Oct 17Families demand justice after Peshawar school collapse

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Sources

• AFP via RFI ↗October 12, 2026

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