Pakistan has authorised the deployment of army troops in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Article 245 after imposing emergency and governor’s rule in the PTI-ruled province.
Pakistan has formally authorised the deployment of Army troops and resources in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Article 245 following the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in the province.
According to top security sources, the plan to impose emergency, introduce governor’s rule and deploy troops was allegedly planned by Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir.
The sources claimed that Imran Khan’s PTI government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had been opposing and challenging Asim Munir’s writ in the province.
The sources further claimed that Pakistan wants absolute control over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s mines and minerals. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and the PTI government had allegedly opposed the Pakistan military’s direct involvement in matters related to mines and minerals and their legislation.
With emergency and governor’s rule now in place, the Pakistan military could have greater control over affairs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the sources claimed.
The federal government has formally authorised the deployment of Pakistan Army troops under Article 245. The troops will assist the KP civil administration in maintaining law and order and protecting citizens.
