Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi indicated on Friday that discussions have taken place regarding the imposition of governor’s rule in the province. This development comes as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intensifies its preparations for a nationwide protest and a long march to Islamabad scheduled for September 27.
Speaking to the media in Peshawar, Kundi acknowledged the constitutional provision for governor’s rule and confirmed that consultations on this matter had occurred. He stated that the possibility of such a measure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains under consideration.
Notably, this statement contrasts with remarks made recently by Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, who dismissed any plans to impose governor’s rule in KP. Tarar emphasized that the federal government favors “people’s rule” and improved governance in the province instead.
The PTI is gearing up for a significant protest and march towards Islamabad, demanding the release of its imprisoned founder, Imran Khan, and calling for the restoration of constitutional supremacy. In anticipation, major highways and motorways leading to the capital have been closed or restricted to control movement ahead of the September 27 event.
Meanwhile, the federal government has authorized the deployment of Rangers across Islamabad and several districts in Punjab to maintain law and order during the upcoming political demonstrations.
Governor Kundi also commented on the PTI’s internal situation, claiming that party members are surrendering to arrests and are now seeking an exit strategy. He accused the provincial government of attempting to transform the police into a “tiger force” under their control, a move he opposes strongly.
He further criticized efforts by a former chief minister to exert similar control over the police force. Kundi highlighted that KP police officers receive the lowest salaries among all provincial police forces, arguing that it is contradictory to expect loyalty through control while failing to provide adequate benefits.
Vowing resistance, Kundi declared that he would stand firmly against any attempts to politicize or control the police force, stating, “We will become a wall against this kind of act.”
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