KP Governor Rule Takes Effect Following Security Breakdown

The federal government has enforced KP governor rule alongside a provincial emergency under Articles 232 and 234, placing executive powers with Governor Faisal Karim Kundi. The Article 234 proclamation lasts two months unless Parliament extends it, up to six months.

Federal government declared an emergency and imposed governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution.

KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi will supervise provincial administration alongside an 11-member advisory council. Under Article 234 the proclamation lasts two months unless Parliament extends it, up to six months.

Armed forces have been requisitioned under Article 245 to assist local law enforcement in counterterrorism operations.

Federal authorities cited a deteriorating security environment, 518 police casualties in 18 months, and failed political negotiations as grounds for the decision.

Dr Muhammad Fakhr Alam Irfan has been appointed as the new KP Chief Secretary following the administrative reorganization.

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