ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has backed the proposal to “impose governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa”, blaming the administration led by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur for sponsoring Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s “attacks on the center using provincial resources”. Hanged up. Geo News.
The KPK chief executive was leading PTI protests for the release of jailed former prime minister Khan and the independence of the frontline judiciary, which led to unrest in the federal capital and adjoining cities, alleging the use of state But it was criticized by the ruling coalition. Machinery
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 province But the protest is allegedly being sponsored by major opposition parties. 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
The development follows the conclusion of the Imran Khan-founded party’s much-hyped “Do or Die” protest in Islamabad, which ended abruptly with its top leaders and activists, including its founder. , eight cases were registered after two days of violent incidents. Clashes with the police.
Charges against them include terrorism, assault on police, violation of Section 144, kidnapping and interference in official functions.
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 today, law officers gathered judgments on Governor’s rule to counter the Centre’s expected decision.
Additional Advocate General Inam Yousafzai said Geo News that there was no reason to impose governor’s rule in KP and vowed that the government would file a case against any “illegal” decision by the Centre.
If public mandate government is going in the right direction, then what is the reason for Governor’s rule? Asked the law officer.
“Everything is ready,” Yousafzai said, adding that the government was fully prepared to challenge the decision in court.
ANP rejected Governor’s rule.
ANP has rejected the imposition of 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-Insaaf (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.
A day earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had called for “tough decisions” to rid the country of the politics of agitation and ensure stability, referring to the PTI’s “final call” protest. Due to this, roads and educational institutions were closed.
Describing the PTI movement as a coup, the Prime Minister said that the “conspiracy” against the country’s progress and development must be ended at all costs and vowed: “We will break the hand that Pakistan has been given.” wants to do harm.”
A crackdown by law enforcement agencies dispersed the protesters while KP Chief Minister Gandapur and former prime minister’s wife Bushra Bibi returned to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The latest protest was part of the PTI’s months-long push for the release of Imran Khan, who has been behind bars in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail in various cases for over a year.