ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said that the federal cabinet considered the option of imposing governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) but could not reach a consensus and the matter was postponed for further consideration. Done.
Sana was answering a question posed by Hamid Mir on Geo News program Capital Talk on Thursday. He said that the matter came up for consideration in the Cabinet meeting as KP resources were being used for violent protests and marches on Islamabad.
Rana Sana said that if Ali Amin Gandapur was not the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, so many people could not protest and march towards Islamabad. He said that constitutional and legal aspects of Governor’s rule in KP were discussed but no decision could be reached, hence the matter was postponed. The recommendation was made by Federal Minister Amir Muqam during a meeting of the Federal Cabinet demanding strict action against PTI which was supported by “majority of members”.
It said that the KP government had “twice attacked the Center to justify Governor’s rule”. He also accused the KP government of using state machinery and employees to “attack the Centre”. The Ministry of Law and the Attorney General also gave their opinion on the recommendations to the cabinet members. Sources close to the federal government revealed on Thursday that a majority of the cabinet members – who met a day ago with a one-point agenda – supported the proposal to impose governor’s rule in KP, alleging that The protest is being sponsored by the largest opposition party in the province. Against the coalition government
However, the cabinet decided to consult with coalition partners, including the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) as well as stakeholders like the Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) and Awami National Party (ANP), before taking a final decision. What did
Amid speculations of Governor Raj, the KP Advocate General’s Office asked the federal government to “complete preparations for a legal response”. During a consultative meeting on Thursday, law officers gathered judgments on Governor’s Rule to counter the Centre’s expected decision.
Meanwhile, amid growing speculation about the possible imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Advocate General’s Office on Thursday stepped up preparations to fight such a move through legal means. Senior officials, including Additional Advocate General Inam Khan Yousafzai, have reportedly convened meetings to discuss possible legal strategies and collected relevant court precedents.
Speaking to Geo News, Inam Yousafzai stressed that the current law and order situation in KP does not justify Governor’s rule, asserting that such a move would not have legitimacy. He believed that the province’s government was functioning effectively under a democratic mandate and warned that any unconstitutional imposition of governor’s rule would be challenged in court.
We are fully prepared to take legal action if such a situation arises, he said, adding that the Office of the Advocate General is fully equipped to defend the constitutional mandate of the provincial government. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi had earlier cited the deteriorating law and order situation in some parts of KP as justification for federal intervention, a claim strongly denied by the provincial administration. The PTI-led government in KP considers such statements politically motivated and part of a wider strategy to undermine its authority.
Legal experts and political analysts are closely monitoring the situation, as any decision to impose governor’s rule could have far-reaching implications for provincial autonomy and democratic governance. The Office of the Advocate General has reiterated its commitment to uphold the rule of law while maintaining a strong stance against any unconstitutional measures.
These developments reflect the ongoing conflict between the federal and provincial governments, the legal and political consequences of which are likely to shape the immediate future of governance in KPK.
ANP has rejected Governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Speaking on Geo News, ANP spokesperson Ehsanullah Khan said that such a move is not a viable solution as it will expire after three months. He added that since the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has a majority in the KP Assembly, Governor’s rule will not have any significant impact. Highlighting the alarming rise in political instability, Khan called for meaningful dialogue between the former ruling party and the government to ease political tensions.
Terming the possible governor’s rule as “maliciousness of the federal government”, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) KP Central Amir Abdul Wasi said the move would be “unconstitutional” and his party would strongly oppose it.