Senate, National Assembly to meet today over emergency, governor's rule in KP

The sessions have been convened to seek parliamentary endorsement of the emergency proclamation and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as required by the Constitution. Meanwhile, a parliamentary committee meeting of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is also scheduled for 4 pm today,.

On Sunday, President Asif Ali Zardari approved the imposition of an emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Articles 232(1) and 234(1) of the Constitution. The presidential announcement said the growing intensity of terrorist incidents had posed serious threats to the lives and property of citizens, while attacks on government installations, infrastructure and law enforcement agencies had increased.

A day earlier, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has declared the elimination of terrorism the province's top priority, while Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has pledged full federal support to restore peace and strengthen law enforcement agencies.

The statements came during a meeting of the provincial Apex Committee chaired by Governor Kundi, where participants discussed the law and order situation, counterterrorism measures, the capacity of security institutions and development matters. Addressing the meeting, Kundi said managing the province's affairs responsibly and providing a safe and conducive environment for its people were the government's key responsibilities.