ISLAMABAD, October 29, 2026 — The federal government has said governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will end after six months, while emergency measures will remain in place until peace is restored in the province.
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry outlined the government’s position during a National Assembly session on Wednesday, responding to concerns raised by opposition leaders.
He said governor’s rule had been imposed under Article 234 of the Constitution, while the emergency was declared separately under Article 232 because of security threats.
The government introduced both measures on October 11, citing deteriorating security conditions and disagreements over counterterrorism coordination with the provincial administration.
A joint sitting of Parliament approved the presidential proclamations on October 15, despite opposition protests.
Chaudhry said the government intended to restore peace within six months, although he distinguished that objective from the duration of the emergency arrangements.
He also announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had approved a Rs160 billion package for the province.
According to the minister, the programme would strengthen police capabilities, improve public services and support development projects, with particular attention to 12 districts affected by terrorism.
Opposition leaders, including JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, have challenged the government’s actions and raised concerns about constitutional authority and provincial autonomy.
The government maintains that the measures are necessary to address security threats and improve coordination.
Under Article 234, governor’s rule is subject to parliamentary oversight and a maximum six-month duration. Emergency provisions operate under a separate constitutional framework.
The distinction means the end of governor’s rule would not necessarily bring all emergency arrangements to an immediate conclusion.