Pakistan imposes emergency rule in province governed by imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan's party

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How the sides differ Left sources report the emergency rule itself; alternative sources stress fears that the standoff with Khan's supporters could worsen instability.

Both reports say Pakistan has put emergency rule or a lockdown in place in the province that Imran Khan's party governs, described as his stronghold. Khan is a former prime minister and is imprisoned. NPR's excerpt focuses on the imposition of emergency rule. BBC News adds that some people fear the government's standoff with Khan's supporters could bring more instability rather than less.

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Left NPRNPRPakistan imposes emergency rule in former prime minister's stronghold

NPR presents the emergency rule as a straightforward development in the province governed by imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan's party.

Alternative · 2 sources BBCBBC NewsPakistan has locked down Imran Khan's stronghold - but it could backfire

• AJAl JazeeraViolence in Pakistan over emergency rule in Imran Khan stronghold

BBC News frames the lockdown as a possible miscalculation, with some fearing the standoff with Khan's supporters will increase instability.

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