Emergency, governor's rule would 'definitely' be imposed if deemed necessary to 'save' KP: Kundi

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi stated on Wednesday that if the prime minister and president decided to impose emergency or governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to "save the province" from terrorism, it would "definitely be enforced." This comment appeared during an interview on Geo News' show 'Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath,' where the potential for emergency or governor's rule was discussed.

Kundi acknowledged past instances of emergency and governor's rule being implemented, citing an example from Balochistan where the PPP had to dissolve its government due to law and order issues.

When asked about the sustainability of an emergency or governor's rule if imposed, Kundi expressed that the first consideration would be the timing and justification for such action. He emphasized the importance of saving the province and establishing peace, while leaving the discussion of sustainability for another program.

The PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government faces mounting pressure from the federal government, with warnings of an emergency or governor's rule as the party continues to protest against the imprisonment of its founder, Imran Khan. Federal ministers have cited the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as justification for such action, echoing Kundi's remarks.

The issue has become a significant point of contention between the federal government and the main opposition party in the Centre, the PTI. The opposition party has strongly opposed the idea of emergency or governor's rule, while the provincial government maintains that the security situation necessitates such action. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi had called on Kundi to discuss the political and security situation, raising speculations of an "imminent" governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

However, Kundi claimed that the meeting focused on discussing the PTI's long march and the security concerns related to it. The governor further accused the provincial government of "facilitating terrorism" and failing to take adequate measures to curb it.