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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s long march lost momentum in Swabi after emergency and governor’s rule were imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Police deployed at key points, communication services were suspended, and no major protest activity was reported as security measures intensified.
The federal government has formed an 11-member advisory council to help run Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under governor rule and ordered a new Area Development Secretariat for 12 security-hit districts. The administrator of the designated districts will receive broad authority over governance, law enforcement coordination, public safety and development matters.
The federal government has ordered Pakistan Army deployment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Article 245 to assist the civil administration during the emergency. The governor, in consultation with military authorities, will determine the required troops and resources as the province enters a new phase of federal security control.
The federal government has notified the proclamation of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under constitutional provisions, citing rising terrorism, attacks on state institutions and failure of the provincial setup. The move places major provincial functions under federal direction through the governor and removes the existing provincial executive from office.
The imposition of emergency and governor rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has drawn warnings from journalists, analysts and rights advocates who say the move may worsen political tensions. Critics argue that the centre now carries direct responsibility for security, governance and public confidence in the province.
The federal government has appointed Muhammad Yahya Akhunzada to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa administration under the Civil Servants Act. The move comes amid wider administrative changes linked to emergency measures and concerns over law and order in the province.
The federal cabinet has recommended emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing a worsening security situation and concerns over counterterrorism governance. The advice has been sent to the Presidency, making the next constitutional step dependent on presidential and possible parliamentary action.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad as the government reviewed possible constitutional steps for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The discussion follows rising tensions with PTI over security policy, governance and the opposition’s protest march.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said there is no room left to avoid emergency measures or governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, arguing that efforts to prevent the move have been exhausted. The remarks come as Maulana Fazlur Rehman continues to oppose both options and prepares to brief his party after talks with the prime minister.
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has maintained his opposition to military operations in the province as the PTI long march marked one week. He addressed supporters in Charsadda, rejected pressure over security policy and said the next phase of the march would be announced at the Swabi interchange.
The federal government is considering emergency measures or Governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid security concerns linked to the PTI long march. Sources say the next 24 hours are critical as coalition leaders continue consultations and backdoor contacts with PTI are revived.
The federal government criticised the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa administration over governance, development and counterterrorism failures. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar alleged that the province had not strengthened security institutions despite receiving major development funds, while federal officials linked the dispute to wider concerns over militancy and political unrest.
