ISLAMABAD — Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar has said the Constitution clearly sets out the procedure for imposing governor’s rule and declaring an emergency, amid renewed political discussion over security and governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Constitutional Framework Stressed
Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, Tarar said governor’s rule or an emergency could be imposed if the constitutional conditions and circumstances warrant such action. He stressed that any such step would have to be taken within the framework provided by the Constitution.
KP Governor Questions Timing of Debate
Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, speaking on a private television programme, questioned why discussions about emergency measures and governor’s rule had recently gained prominence.
Kundi pointed to recent security incidents in the province, saying a suicide attack had occurred in Dera Ismail Khan two days earlier, while three traffic police officials were martyred in Tank on the same day.
Governance and Corruption Concerns Raised
He also referred to governance and corruption-related concerns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, noting that the federal law minister had indicated that governor’s rule could be imposed if the constitutional requirements were fulfilled.
The statements come as security and governance issues in the province remain the subject of political discussion.
- The law minister says any emergency or governor’s rule must follow constitutional procedure.
- The KP governor cites a suicide attack in Dera Ismail Khan and the martyrdom of three traffic police officials in Tank.
- Governance and corruption concerns in the province remain part of the political debate.
