ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned separately sessions of the National Assembly and Senate for today (Tuesday), amid developments concerning the imposition of a state of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
According to a statement issued by the President’s media wing on Monday, the president has summoned the both sessions separately for October 13, 2026, at 6:15 pm at Parliament House.
The President summoned the sessions in exercise of his powers under Article 54(1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
The upcoming session will be the 30th session of the 16th National Assembly.
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A heated debate is expected in both houses of Parliament over imposing an emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Opposition members are expected to strongly criticise the government over the matter. Opposition members are expected to question the constitutional justification for imposing emergency rule in the province, raise concerns over the implications for the provincial government’s authority and demand an explanation from the federal government regarding the circumstances that led to the decision.
The government is likely to face severe criticism from opposition benches, which may challenge the move and demand clarification on its legal basis, necessity and potential impact on the province’s political and administrative affairs.
The debate is also expected to focus on the constitutional provisions governing emergency rule, the role of elected representatives and the implications of such a measure for provincial autonomy and democratic governance.
The government benches will have an opportunity to explain the reasons behind the decision and respond to the objections raised by opposition members. The proceedings are expected to draw considerable attention as lawmakers debate the constitutional, political and administrative implications of the measure.
Following a detailed debate on the issue, the both Houses may approve the emergency declaration and governor’s rule within the next three to four days.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026