ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reportedly agreed to impose an emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), according to sources.
Sources said the federal government had decided to invoke Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution to address the province’s security situation and alleged administrative failures.
Article 232 provides for the imposition of an emergency in circumstances involving war, external aggression or internal disturbances. Meanwhile, Article 234 deals with situations in which a provincial government is unable to function in accordance with the Constitution.
Under Article 234, the president may assume certain provincial functions and transfer administrative powers to the governor, subject to constitutional requirements and the prescribed procedure.
Earlier, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, speaking on ARY News’ programme The Reporter, said an emergency, governor’s rule or both measures could be imposed simultaneously.
He explained that an emergency could be declared in one area while governor’s rule was introduced in another, depending on the situation.
Kundi said he would submit a report on the province’s law and order situation to the prime minister, potentially later that night. He added that he would provide the report whenever requested by the president or prime minister.
According to the governor, the prime minister would forward a summary to the president after receiving his report.
Kundi also said parliament had 10 days to approve an emergency after its imposition, adding that decisions would be taken in accordance with the federal cabinet’s recommendations.
The reported development comes amid concerns over security and governance in KP. However, the proposed measures and their implementation remain subject to the constitutional process.
