PESHAWAR(The COW News Digital) Pakistan’s opposition parties have vowed to launch a constitutional and democratic struggle against the reported imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, accusing the government of taking an unconstitutional step despite the completion of negotiations.
The announcement came during a meeting of the opposition’s parliamentary party in the National Assembly, chaired by Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai. According to Express News, the meeting was attended by Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Salman Akram Raja and other opposition leaders.
Participants discussed the province’s political and constitutional situation, the reported imposition of emergency measures and governor’s rule, the removal of the elected government, and the arrests of political workers.
The opposition leaders strongly condemned the reported measures, describing them as contrary to democratic principles and the public mandate of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They called for the immediate withdrawal of the decision and urged the authorities to respect the constitutional rights of the province’s people.
During the meeting, Maulana Fazlur Rehman briefed participants on his negotiations with the federal government and questioned the timing of the reported decision.
He said the government had taken what he described as an unconstitutional step despite the completion of talks.
The opposition leaders expressed serious concern over the arrests of PTI leaders and political workers, including Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, according to the report. They demanded that the fundamental rights of detained individuals be protected and that constitutional safeguards be upheld.
Participants also described October 11 as a black day, reflecting their opposition to the developments in the province.
The meeting called on the government to ensure respect for elected representatives, provincial autonomy and the constitutional authority of the provincial government.
Opposition leaders warned that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was already facing serious law-and-order challenges and that further political confrontation or undemocratic measures could aggravate the situation.
They stressed that resolving the current political and constitutional crisis required dialogue, mutual consultation and respect for democratic institutions rather than unilateral decisions.
The participants also reiterated their commitment to pursuing constitutional and democratic means to protect the supremacy of the Constitution, strengthen the democratic system and safeguard the province’s constitutional and financial rights.
The opposition meeting also focused on the security challenges facing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with participants stressing the need for a comprehensive national strategy to combat terrorism.
They argued that counterterrorism efforts should not rely on unilateral decisions and instead called for consultation among all relevant stakeholders.
The leaders maintained that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa deserved peace, security and protection of their democratic rights.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to continue political and constitutional efforts against the reported imposition of governor’s rule and to seek a resolution through democratic engagement.
The opposition’s position signals the possibility of renewed political mobilisation as tensions over the province’s constitutional status and the treatment of political leaders remain central to the debate.
