KP Governor Rule Imposed as President Zardari Signs Order

President Asif Ali Zardari has enforced governor's rule and an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Articles 232 and 234. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi takes the provincial administration. The Article 234 proclamation lasts two months unless a joint sitting of Parliament extends it, up to six months.

President Asif Ali Zardari approved the enforcement of emergency powers and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution.

KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi will oversee provincial affairs with an 11-member advisory council. Under Article 234 the proclamation lasts two months unless Parliament extends it, and it cannot run longer than six months.

Federal ministers cited escalating security challenges, stalled negotiations with provincial leaders, and the martyrdom of 518 police personnel over 18 months.

Armed forces have been called in under Article 245 to assist local administration in coordinated counterterrorism operations.

Dr Muhammad Fakhr Alam Irfan has been notified as the new chief secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to oversee administrative duties.

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