Politics

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Signals Willingness to Enforce Emergency or Governor’s Rule if Needed

By News Desk

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said on Wednesday that if the prime minister and the president decided it was necessary to impose an emergency or governor’s rule in the province to "save the province" from terrorism, it would "definitely be enforced." The remarks were made during Geo News’ programme "Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath," where the possibility of emergency or governor’s rule was discussed. Kundi cited past instances of such measures, noting that in Balochistan the PPP had ended its government to restore law and order and impose an emergency. When asked whether an emergency or governor’s rule would be sustainable, he replied that the first decision is whether and when it is imposed, and its sustainability could be discussed in another programme. The host pressed him further, suggesting that only the imposition was being considered at that time. Kundi responded that the priority was to save the province and establish peace. The federal government has warned the PTI‑led KP government of a possible emergency or governor’s rule as the party proceeds with a protest march demanding the release of its jailed founder, Imran Khan. Federal ministers have cited the security situation in KP in this context, a point reiterated by Kundi. The march remains a major point of contention between the government and the PTI, with both sides holding firm positions. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also called on Kundi to discuss the political and security situation amid speculations of an imminent governor’s rule. During the meeting, Kundi said the PTI’s long march and security‑related matters were discussed, and he accused the provincial government of "facilitating terrorism" and not doing enough to curb it.