PESHAWAR: Shafi Jan, the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Information remarked that if the federal authorities try to enforce Governors Rule they would face immediate response resistance.
In a TV channels exclusive interview, Shafi Jan strongly denied accusations from political rivals, especially Attaullah Tarar, who asserted that KP’s political figures are connected to terrorists. Jan urged Tarar to present evidence of these connections labelling the claims, as unfounded and driven by political agendas.
He claimed that demands, for Governors Rule aim to weaken the elected government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “These remarks are intended to stifle the desires of the populace who have chosen their representatives through means ” he stressed.
In an event Sheikh Waqas Akram, Secretary of Information for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reiterated Jan’s views mentioning that the concept of Governors Rule was proposed prior to the exit of former Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. He characterized the move as a repeated manoeuvre designed to apply pressure, on the provincial administration.
“If any proof exists against the Chief Minister it must be brought before the court. Otherwise a defamation case ought to be initiated ” Akram stated, emphasizing that the people of KP had granted their mandate and any effort to seize it by force would be intolerable.
Imposition of Governor’s rule in KP on the table, confirms State Minister
Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik stated that, given the current situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, serious consideration is being given to imposing Governor’s Rule.
Speaking on a private television program, he explained that Governor’s Rule is instituted in cases of dire need, and the prevailing conditions in the province necessitate such a measure.
Barrister Aqeel Malik noted that Governor’s Rule can initially be imposed for two months, and it could potentially be extended depending on the circumstances. He mentioned that there have been precedents for implementing Governor’s Rule in Punjab, and given the current issues related to terrorism and the border situation, this action is being deemed necessary.
The Minister of State for Law also highlighted the challenges faced by the citizens of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, asking, “How long will we leave the citizens of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa helpless?” He indicated that plans are being developed to restrict access to the province, which is also a factor in considering the imposition of Governor’s Rule.
Meanwhile, reports regarding a potential change in the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been spreading; however, Faisal Karim Kundi has dismissed these reports as baseless. Governor Kundi stated that he is not aware of any discussions regarding the imposition of Governor’s Rule and cannot speculate on future developments. He emphasised that the challenges faced by the country and the province cannot be resolved through protests or meetings and that it is the provincial government’s responsibility to maintain law and order. The Governor reminded everyone that the Constitution does provide for the possibility of Governor’s Rule.
Faisal Karim Kundi also clarified that there was no discussion about Governor’s Rule during meetings with the Prime Minister and Bilawal Bhutto.
