{"id":3685,"date":"2026-10-12T11:44:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T11:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southasianchronicle.com\/?p=3685"},"modified":"2026-10-12T11:44:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T11:44:57","slug":"governor-rule-in-pakistan-leaves-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-disrupted-on-day-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southasianchronicle.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/12\/governor-rule-in-pakistan-leaves-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-disrupted-on-day-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Rule in Pakistan Leaves Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Disrupted on Day 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Life across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remained disrupted on Monday, a day after the federal government imposed an emergency and governor rule in Pakistan<\/a>\u2019s northwestern province. Road blockages, traffic restrictions and school closures were reported in several areas. Security stayed tight in Peshawar, while internet and mobile services were restored after earlier interruptions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Background: How the Federal Government Reached This Point<\/b><\/h3>\n

Tension between Islamabad and the PTI-led provincial government had been building for weeks. Federal ministers repeatedly said the Constitution allowed governor rule or an emergency if conditions were met. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi rejected those warnings and said he would not change his position under pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Talks between the two sides broke down on October 3. The disagreement centred on counterterrorism policy and on how to deal with the Afghan Taliban. The PTI said it had been left out of security decisions that directly affect the province. Federal leaders said the provincial government had stepped back from the fight against terrorism.<\/span><\/p>\n

On Sunday, President Asif Ali Zardari signed the proclamation on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the federal cabinet. It invoked Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution. The order declared that the provincial government could not function according to the Constitution under the current circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Changed After the Proclamation<\/b><\/h3>\n

Power Shifts to the Governor<\/b><\/h4>\n

The chief minister, provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants and the advocate general stopped holding office with immediate effect. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi now runs provincial affairs. The powers of the provincial assembly will be exercised by Parliament or under its authority.<\/span><\/p>\n

The federal government also formed an 11-member advisory council to assist the governor. Its first meeting took place at the Governor House, where the police chief briefed members on the law and order situation. Sanaullah Advocate was named the new advocate general.<\/span><\/p>\n

Army Deployment and New Administrative Structure<\/b><\/h4>\n

The government authorised the deployment of army troops under Article 245 to protect citizens, property and government buildings. The governor will decide how many troops and resources are needed. The deployment lasts as long as the emergency proclamation stays in force.<\/span><\/p>\n

Separately, an Area Development Secretariat will oversee law and order and development in 12 districts. These include Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Khyber, Kurram and North and South Waziristan. An administrator headed by the additional chief secretary will have wide powers over administration, police and funds in those districts.<\/span><\/p>\n

New Officers at the Top<\/b><\/h4>\n

Dr Muhammad Fakhr Alam Irfan was appointed chief secretary of KP. He belongs to Mardan and previously served as secretary of the Power Division. The services of another officer, Muhammad Yahya Akhunzada, were also placed at the disposal of the provincial government.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 1 Situation Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa<\/b><\/h3>\n

Peshawar Under Tight Security<\/b><\/h4>\n

Shipping containers blocked major roads leading to the Provincial Assembly, Governor House<\/a>, Khyber Road and other government buildings. Markets in Saddar and nearby commercial areas stayed closed or only partly open. Entry to Khyber Road was not allowed, and traffic was diverted towards Khyber Bazar and other routes.<\/span><\/p>\n

A rickshaw driver told Dawn he had to turn back midway because the roads from Warsak and Shami Road towards Saddar were sealed. Commuters heading to the Cantonment from the old city had to take a long detour through City Circular Road and Kohat Road.<\/span><\/p>\n

Traffic Normal on Some Routes<\/b><\/h4>\n

The picture was not the same everywhere. No blockages were reported on routes linking Peshawar with Khyber district, Kohat and Nowshera. Traffic was normal on Kohat Road, Charsadda Road and GT Road, though GT Road was nearly deserted near the closed entrance at Pir Zakori.<\/span><\/p>\n

City Circular Road, usually crowded, was lighter than normal. Officials told a security meeting that conditions across the province were peaceful and normal after the emergency was imposed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Schools, Exams and Public Transport<\/b><\/h4>\n

Educational institutions in Peshawar district were ordered closed on Monday. All education boards in KP postponed matriculation exams scheduled for October 12 until further notice. The exams had already been pushed back once during the PTI\u2019s long march.<\/span><\/p>\n

TransPeshawar suspended its Bus Rapid Transit service, which left many daily commuters without their usual option. Parents and students are now waiting for fresh dates and instructions from the boards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arrests Reported<\/b><\/h4>\n

Police began detaining PTI workers in Swabi after the proclamation, and police sources put the number at 59. The PTI claimed that Sohail Afridi and the provincial party president Junaid Akbar had also been detained. The administration had not confirmed those claims at the time of reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quotes and Reactions<\/b><\/h3>\n

Governor Kundi said corruption would not be tolerated and that restoring peace, stability and development would be the administration\u2019s focus. He named strengthening the police and the Counter-Terrorism Department as a priority. He also called for stricter action against terror financing, recruitment networks, illegal weapons and drug trafficking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the federal government could not allow the provincial leadership to damage economic stability or weaken security operations. The cabinet also pointed to what it called the provincial government\u2019s deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism.<\/span><\/p>\n

The PTI took the opposite view. Party chairman Barrister Gohar Khan and the PTI parliamentary committee rejected the decision and called it an unconstitutional attack on provincial autonomy and the public mandate. Reports say the party may challenge the emergency in court.<\/span><\/p>\n

Impact: Regional and Wider Consequences<\/b><\/h3>\n

KP shares a long border with Afghanistan and has taken the heaviest toll from militant violence in recent years. PICSS data cited by Al Jazeera recorded 1,232 attacks nationwide in the first nine months of 2026. Most were in KP and Balochistan. Any change in how the province handles security can therefore affect border management and regional stability.<\/span><\/p>\n

The political effect may be just as large. This is the first time in years that governor rule in Pakistan has replaced an elected provincial government. Analysts will watch how the courts, Parliament and other parties respond, and whether the move deepens the divide between Islamabad and the PTI.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Happens Next<\/b><\/h3>\n

The proclamation must now go before Parliament, which holds the power to approve or limit how long it lasts. A legal challenge from the PTI could also reach the courts in the coming days. Both steps will shape how long the federal arrangement stays in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

For residents, the immediate questions are practical. People want to know when roads will reopen, when schools will resume and when the postponed matric exams will be held. Authorities are expected to announce updates as the security review continues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/b><\/h3>\n

What is governor rule in Pakistan?<\/b><\/h4>\n

Governor rule in Pakistan is a constitutional arrangement under which the federal government takes control of a province when the provincial government cannot function according to the Constitution. It is based on Article 234. The president can proclaim it after a governor reports that the province cannot be governed properly, or if the president is otherwise satisfied that this is the case.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once it is in force, the provincial cabinet stops holding office and the governor runs the province on behalf of the president. The powers of the provincial assembly are exercised by Parliament or under its authority. Because it overrides an elected government, it is seen as a last resort and usually draws strong political debate. The measure has been used in several provinces since 1947.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the difference between a governor and a chief minister in Pakistan?<\/b><\/h4>\n

The chief minister is an elected political leader. He or she is chosen by the members of the provincial assembly and heads the provincial cabinet. The chief minister makes the daily decisions on policing, health, education and development, and is answerable to the assembly.<\/span><\/p>\n

The governor is a constitutional head of the province and is not elected by voters. The president appoints the governor, and the post is largely ceremonial in normal times. The governor acts mainly on the advice of the provincial cabinet. The picture changes under governor rule, when the governor takes over the executive functions of the province and works under the direction of the federal government.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the role of a governor in Pakistan?<\/b><\/h4>\n

In normal times, the governor represents the federal government in the province. The governor appoints the chief minister after the assembly vote, and also swears in ministers. The governor also summons the provincial assembly and signs bills into law, along with other formal duties. Most of these powers are used on the advice of the chief minister and the cabinet.<\/span><\/p>\n

The role becomes far more powerful when governor rule or an emergency is in force. The governor can then run the administration, oversee security arrangements and issue directions to officials. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi leads the province with the help of an 11-member advisory council appointed by the federal government.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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