No decision on Governor’s rule or emergency in K...

Summary

• However, sources said an emergency could be considered in 12 districts, including merged tribal districts, if the provincial government fails to implement the National Action Plan (NAP) effectively.
• According to sources, the matter is linked to counterterrorism efforts, governance and coordination between the federal and provincial governments, rather than PTI’s proposed long march.
• They said the government’s priorities remained counterterrorism, coordination between federal and provincial authorities, and enforcement of court orders governing protests in Islamabad.

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ISLAMABAD:  The federal government has not yet decided to impose Governor’s Rule or an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), highly placed sources told Minute Mirror. However, sources said an emergency could be considered in 12 districts, including merged tribal districts, if the provincial government fails to implement the National Action Plan (NAP) effectively.

According to sources, the matter is linked to counterterrorism efforts, governance and coordination between the federal and provincial governments, rather than PTI’s proposed long march.

Security Concerns and Pakistan’s Image

Sources said the state has serious concerns regarding the Pak-Afghan border, regional security, Pakistan’s international image and the government’s authority. They argued that political instability could undermine the country’s diplomatic achievements and international partnerships.

The sources also alleged that PTI protests had coincided with major international engagements, including the 2014 sit-in during the Chinese president’s planned visit to Pakistan. They claimed that similar political activity could affect Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts amid ongoing security challenges.