'No lesson learnt': KP emergency evokes grim October memories

Sunday, Oct 11, evoked grim memories for many in Pakistan, as the federal government imposed emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The cabinet was certain of the decision, but many others warned against repeating what they saw as an “ill-advised step”. Nevertheless, it happened, again. The threat of emergency and governor’s rule had been looming over the province for days, after the PTI announced its long march to Islamabad to demand the release of its jailed founder, Imran Khan. It materialised on Sunday. It began with a federal cabinet meeting where Prime Minister Shehbaz…