Pakistan's political crisis deepens as talks collapse and governor's rule looms over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Talks between Pakistan's government and opposition PTI collapsed, with PTI planning a protest march on Islamabad and federal ministers threatening governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, escalating political tensions. The breakdown followed failure to bridge gaps on key issues, with both sides blaming each other. Islamabad is barricaded, and ministers accused the KP government of governance failures and facilitating terrorists, though no further negotiations are planned. Historically, dismissing provincial governments in Pakistan has caused instability and deepened alienation, as seen in past crises. Ousting the KP government, which holds two-thirds assembly support, risks escalating confrontation and complicating counter-terrorism efforts.