Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has dismissed speculation about imposing Governor’s Rule in the province, saying there is currently no need for such a move.
Speaking to The Express Tribune, Kundi said the situation in K-P remained under control and that the provincial government could not use the administration in violation of an Islamabad High Court (IHC) order.
His comments came amid heightened political tensions between the federal government and the PTI-led K-P administration ahead of the party’s planned September 27 march on Islamabad.
Kundi Rejects Governor’s Rule Speculation
Kundi said Governor’s Rule was neither necessary nor under consideration at present.
He also rejected claims that a new governor could be appointed from outside the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to change the political balance in the province.
The governor described the claim as a “figment of the claimant’s imagination.”
Kundi said any future decision on Governor’s Rule would have to follow the constitutional and legal process.
However, he stopped short of ruling out every future possibility, saying circumstances could change “in an instant” and that predicting tomorrow was impossible.
Naqvi Earlier Mentioned Governor’s Rule
The speculation gained momentum after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on September 21 that the federal government was consulting the Law Ministry over possible legal options for K-P.
Naqvi specifically included Governor’s Rule among the options under discussion, saying the prime minister would make the final decision after consultation with the Law Ministry.
Naqvi’s remarks came amid concerns over the province’s security situation and the PTI’s planned march.
The federal minister also said authorities would implement the IHC’s directions regarding the protest and would not allow roads or public infrastructure to remain blocked for an extended period.
Tarar Rules Out Immediate Move
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar subsequently rejected the possibility of imposing Governor’s Rule in K-P.
Speaking in Peshawar on September 23, Tarar said the federal government had no intention of imposing Governor’s Rule. He instead said the province needed “people’s rule” and good governance.
Tarar also criticised the PTI’s planned march and said the federal government would not allow the party to enter Islamabad through violent or unlawful means.
The contrasting statements have fuelled discussion over the federal government’s approach to the PTI-led provincial administration.
Kundi Questions Proposed Police Reforms
Kundi also criticised the K-P government’s proposed changes to police administration under the K-P Police Act 2026 bill.
He alleged that the legislation could give the chief minister greater operational control over the police.
According to Kundi, such changes could create concerns about the political use of the provincial police force. The allegation reflects his political disagreement with the PTI-led administration and has not been established as a fact.
IHC Order Adds to Political Tensions
The dispute comes as the PTI prepares for its September 27 march on Islamabad.
The IHC has directed provincial and federal authorities to ensure that government funds, officials, vehicles and other state resources are not used to facilitate the march.
K-P authorities subsequently issued similar directions to government departments.
Meanwhile, federal officials have repeatedly warned that the government will enforce the court’s directions and take steps to maintain law and order during the protest.
For now, both Kundi and Tarar have rejected the prospect of an immediate Governor’s Rule in K-P, while Naqvi’s earlier remarks have kept the issue at the centre of political discussion.
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