Why Pakistan may impose governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
What's the story
Pakistan's Junior Law Minister Barrister Aqeel Malik has said that the government is considering imposing Governor's Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The decision comes days after KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi staged a protest outside Adiala Jail, raising concerns over governance and security issues in the province. Afridi, a member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Party, has been demanding to meet former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Protest details
Afridi's protest and Malik's response
Malik said Afridi and his team have "badly failed in having any sort of a workable situation," adding that they don't want to coordinate with the central government. He clarified that only the president can decide on Governor's Rule, typically on the advice of the Prime Minister, which would later need parliamentary approval. Malik also accused the KP government of planning to isolate the province from Pakistan by blocking routes.
Family's plea
Khan's family seeks proof of his life
Meanwhile, Khan's family is seeking proof of his being alive. His last social media post was on November 5, where he accused Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir of taking complete control of the state. "The military establishment has done all they could against me. All that is left...is to now murder me. I have stated publicly that if anything happens to me or my wife, General Asim Munir will be responsible...I would prefer death over slavery," he wrote.
Allegations
Khan's allegations against Munir and Sharif
Khan called Munir the "most oppressive dictator" in Pakistan's history and a "mentally unstable man." He accused Munir of using the law for vendetta and claimed that he and his wife are facing "extreme cruelty." Khan also accused the government under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of targeting PTI members indiscriminately.