Governor’s rule and emergency imposed in KP — here’s what it means

The federal government imposed an emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid growing tensions with the PTI-led provincial government, including disagreements over counterterrorism policy amid a deteriorating security situation in the province. The decision was taken under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution of Pakistan. Here is what it means. Governor’s rule Article 234 of the Constitution of Pakistan stipulates that, if the president believes that a provincial government cannot function in accordance with the Constitution, the federal government can assume control of the…