Sources say preparations for a possible emergency or governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa include administrative reshuffles, while the final decision remains linked to political negotiations.

Preparations for a possible imposition of emergency or governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have reportedly been completed, including plans for extensive administrative and police transfers, according to sources. However, the final decision is said to depend on the outcome of ongoing negotiations between the government and the opposition.

Sources said arrangements had been finalized for large-scale changes involving deputy commissioners, provincial secretaries of various departments and senior police officers. According to the sources, official notifications for the proposed appointments and transfers could be issued within an hour of the constitutional measure taking effect.

The reported preparations come amid continuing political and administrative tensions between the federal and provincial governments over governance and the law and order situation in the province.

12 districts under consideration

Sources said lists of proposed appointments for regional police officers (RPOs) and district police officers (DPOs) had also been prepared as part of the reported contingency plan.

A proposal to impose emergency measures initially in 12 selected districts is also under consideration, according to the sources. However, the districts have not been identified in the information provided.

The sources said the decision on whether to proceed with emergency measures or governor’s rule would depend on the results of sensitive negotiations between the government and the opposition.

The reported preparations indicate that administrative changes are being considered as part of contingency planning. The proposed one-hour timeline for issuing notifications would allow the authorities to implement the planned reshuffle quickly if the constitutional measure is adopted.

Political negotiations remain a key factor

The federal and provincial governments have faced prolonged political disagreements, while concerns over law and order have added to the challenges confronting the province.

Against this backdrop, the possibility of exceptional constitutional measures has reportedly been under consideration at the federal level. The reported plan includes changes to the provincial administrative structure and police leadership.

However, the available information does not establish that emergency or governor’s rule has been formally approved or that implementation has begun. The reported arrangements remain contingent on a final decision.

The outcome of the negotiations could therefore prove decisive in determining whether the proposed measures move forward or the political parties pursue an alternative course.

Neither the names of the 12 districts nor an official notification confirming the reported preparations was included in the source material. The claims should be treated as attributed reports until confirmed by an official announcement.