PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that the imposition of governor’s rule could become unavoidable if the provincial government fails to support the state. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, he stressed that stability and cooperation between federal and provincial institutions were essential for maintaining law and order in the province.
The governor said he was unsure what the party hoped to achieve through the gathering. He noted that unrest or deteriorating security conditions could create circumstances in which the federal government might be compelled to intervene.
“If the provincial government supports the state, then everything can continue smoothly. But if it does not, then the situation may force us toward governor’s rule,” Kundi stated.
He added that PTI’s strategy of staging protests would not yield any meaningful results. The country’s political decisions are made through the courts and constitutional processes, not on the streets.
“PTI will not be able to hold a large-scale protest in Islamabad this time. Decisions come from the judiciary, not from rallies,” he stated.
Furthermore, Governor Kundi also dismissed the notion that arrests or imprisonment are unusual in Pakistani politics, pointing out that many prominent leaders have faced jail time in the past.
“Going to jail is not a big deal in our political history. Almost every major political figure has experienced it,” he said.
He said the party should “practice first” before making such statements. He noted that PTI leaders had previously issued threats, including warnings about cutting off oil supplies to the Governor House, but now, according to him, their rhetoric has softened. “They used to talk loudly about shutting down the Governor House.
Now they themselves appear to have fallen silent,” he added.
The governor reasserted that political stability and constitutional order must be maintained in the province. He focused on that cooperation, rather than confrontation, was the only way forward for all political actors.
The statements come amid continued political tensions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where disagreements between the provincial administration and federal authorities have persisted in recent months. Governor Kundi’s statements reflect growing concerns over governance challenges and the potential for escalating institutional rifts if dialogue is not prioritized.
