- The Centre imposed governor's rule in KP and emergency in 12 districts, citing security concerns and alleged non-cooperation by the provincial government.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi declared that provincial policies will now be dictated by Islamabad, not Kabul, emphasizing an end to past lack of coordination between the Centre and the province.
- Kundi pledged enhanced support for law enforcers, stating the new setup would “not compromise on police” and promising a pay raise, with the fight against terrorism as the first priority.
- Kundi assured the army, police, Frontier Constabulary (FC), and security institutions of full support, stating: “Our committee, this government, is standing side by side with you and will support you fully.”
- Kundi announced that development would be the second priority, while the first would be providing all requested resources to the police and the Crime Terrorism Department.
- Kundi said he ordered that KP police would no longer have the lowest salaries in the country, and that disbursements under the martyrs’ package would be increased, with free education for children of martyrs.
- Tensions between the federal government and the PTI-led KP government had escalated over a planned march to Islamabad demanding the release of Imran Khan, and later over accusations of non-cooperation on counterterrorism.
- Federal ministers accused the PTI’s KP government of facilitating terrorists, allegations that appeared to underlie Kundi’s reference to Kabul amid Pakistan’s concerns over cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan.
Pakistan has imposed emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing rising militant violence and the need for better governance. The federal government suspended the provincial assembly and placed PTI leaders under arrest as tensions escalated over a planned march to Islamabad demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.127
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi emphasized a new era of coordination, stating, 'our policies will now come from Islamabad, not Kabul'. This shift aims to enhance security and counterterrorism efforts, as the province faces accusations of harboring militants. Kundi pledged to improve police salaries and resources, declaring, 'If they are not the highest, they will at least be equal' to those in other regions.458
The emergency measures have led to mass detentions of PTI leaders and activists, with Chief Minister Sohail Afridi placed under house arrest. The federal government justified its actions as necessary to combat rising violence, while PTI condemned the move as an undemocratic power grab. Kundi's administration aims to prioritize security and development, with a commitment to support law enforcement agencies.
In a high-level security meeting, Kundi stated that the new government would not compromise on police support, pledging enhanced pay and resources. He also announced increased disbursements under the martyrs' package, ensuring free education for the children of fallen soldiers.
“The federal government says the move is necessary to tackle rising militant violence, while PTI has condemned it as an undemocratic power grab and its supporters mobilise for a long march to Islamabad demanding Imran Khan's release. Kundi pledged a pay raise for KP police and said the fight against terrorism is the new setup's first priority.”
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