Bilawal Bhutto Zardari told Maulana Fazlur Rehman he could help end terrorism and manage the situation regarding the imposition of governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Pakistan Peoples Party chairman spoke at an event in Karachi to mark the anniversary of the Karsaz tragedy.
More than 180 people died during the Karsaz tragedy on 18 October 2007. Twin bomb blasts struck a procession welcoming Benazir Bhutto back to Karachi during that event.
Bhutto Zardari urged Rehman to openly condemn terrorist activities, stating, "We will collectively confront terrorists." The leader criticised Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi for his refusal to cooperate with the federal government.
On 11 October 2026, the federal government imposed an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. President Asif Ali Zardari approved the emergency on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The emergency was enacted under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi claimed a political party head was deeply upset over not getting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governorship.
The federal government also decided to establish a committee for electoral reforms.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said, "We will collectively confront terrorists."
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
