Hello my dear friends! How are you all doing today? I hope you are having a good Sunday with your family. Let me ask you something. If the captain of a cricket team keeps losing match after match, what do the selectors do? They change the captain, right? Well, something like that has happened in the politics of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — and now the nawaz sharif governor rule kp debate is the hottest topic in every drawing room.
Nawaz Sharif, the president of PML-N, has spoken from London, and his words were strong: the governor’s rule in KP, he says, should have come even earlier. In Peshawar, from the tea stalls of Qissa Khwani Bazaar to the university hostels, people are arguing about it over cups of green chai — some happy, some very angry. Bas, the debate never ends! Let me explain what he said, why he said it, and what others are saying too, in simple words.
Nawaz Sharif Governor Rule KP: What He Said in London
Nawaz Sharif spoke at a meeting in London. He defended the federal government’s decision to impose emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said the government should have taken this step earlier, because the law and order situation in the province was getting worse under the PTI government.
He accused the PTI of damaging the province during its nearly 13 years in power. According to him, one PTI government after another failed to give good governance to the people of KP. In his words, the people of KP are patriotic Pakistanis who deserved much better leadership.
He also questioned how the PTI used the province’s resources. His question was direct: how can a chief minister use official resources to lead a march towards the federal capital and challenge the federation? In his view, using one province’s resources against Islamabad and other provinces is not responsible governance.
In short, Nawaz Sharif called the end of PTI’s rule in KP a relief for the province. He said the emergency decision was the right step at the right time — and actually, it came late.
Why Was Governor’s Rule Imposed?
Let me remind you of the background, because this story did not start today. President Asif Ali Zardari approved emergency and governor’s rule in KP on October 11. He did this on the advice of the federal cabinet, which is led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The federal government says the step was needed because of the security situation in the province. KP has faced many terror attacks. The government also says talks with the PTI’s provincial leadership had broken down.
The PTI sees it very differently. PTI leaders say the move takes away the province’s elected mandate. They say it weakens provincial autonomy and will not bring peace. The party’s chairman, Gohar Ali Khan, said weakening the provinces is not the way to fix security.
I explained the full background of the emergency and governor’s rule in my earlier article on this topic. You can read it if you want all the details from the start.
The Fight Over nawaz sharif governor rule kp: Fazl vs the Government
This week, another fight started around the same issue. Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the chief of JUI-F, criticised the governor’s rule. He questioned the decision and asked for more respect for parliament’s role.
But federal ministers pushed back hard. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Fazl was angry because he was not given a role in KP’s new setup under governor’s rule. Minister Talal Chaudhry also criticised Fazl and defended the emergency.
Fazl then clarified his position. He said he criticised the government’s policies, not the country’s institutions. This is an important difference in Pakistani politics, and Fazl wanted to make it clear.
Even the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Sarfraz Bugti, joined the debate. He urged Fazl to keep national security above politics. So now this is not just a KP issue — leaders from other provinces are also speaking about it.
What Does This Mean for Ordinary People?
You may ask: why should I care about this political fight? The answer is simple. KP is home to millions of Pakistanis. When the province is under governor’s rule, all big decisions are made by the governor, who acts for the federal government. This affects daily life — from schools and hospitals to police and development projects.
Supporters of the decision say it will bring better security and cleaner governance. They point to the terror attacks and say the old setup failed to protect people.
Critics say removing an elected government is never the answer. They say the people of KP voted for their leaders, and only the people should be able to change them.
Both sides have strong feelings. And that is fine. In a democracy, debate is healthy. What matters most is that the people of KP stay safe and their daily lives improve, no matter who is in charge.
Here at Pak Unfiltered, I always try to show you both sides of a political story. My job is not to tell you what to think. My job is to give you the facts in simple words, so you can think for yourself.
That is all for today, my friends. I hope this was easy to follow. If you have any questions about this story, please ask me anytime. You can reach us on our Contact Us page. Take care!
