The federal government on Monday emphasized that imposing governor’s rule in a province is a constitutional option, amid growing tensions with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, who challenged the Centre to take the step. Officials cited “security and governance issues” as the reason for considering the measure.
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar clarified in the National Assembly that governor’s rule is not martial law but a constitutional provision to be applied if conditions demand. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar echoed this, noting such discussions surface when governance appears weak. Meanwhile, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary urged CM Afridi to avoid political point scoring and cooperate with the federal government on terrorism and administrative matters.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry and PM Adviser Rana Sanaullah stressed that no decision has been finalized, with the move dependent on CM Afridi’s actions. KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi recently met PM Shehbaz Sharif to discuss provincial issues, including governor’s rule, reportedly over Afridi’s rigid stance toward the Centre.
Responding to the development, CM Afridi dared the federal government to impose governor’s rule, accusing it of financial discrimination and corruption. PTI leaders, including Ali Gohar and Asad Qaiser, rejected the possibility, warning of political instability and pledging protests to safeguard the province’s mandate.
Keywords: KP governor rule Constitution federal government CM Afridi PTI law security governance
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