Islamabad, Oct. 13 -- International Human Rights Foundation on Tuesday condemned the emergency rule in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, calling it a "military-backed power grab" and demanding the restoration of democratic rights in the district.

In a post on X, the foundation expressed firm dissent over the post-emergency situation in the district, including the presence of the military, the detention of former Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and the internet blockade.

Urging the order be rolled back, the foundation affirmed that rights cannot be suspended by decree.

"Troops in the streets, an elected chief minister jailed, internet cut: Pakistan's emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a military-backed power grab. Sohail Afridi and all d...