ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML–N) leader and Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik has said that Governor’s Rule was imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to maintain law and order and take action against terrorism.
Speaking exclusively to ARY News, Aqeel Malik said the provincial government had not been taking the necessary measures to combat terrorism. He said the purpose of Governor’s Rule was to strengthen counterterrorism efforts and that there should be no compromise on action against terrorists.
He said the government would try to address the shortcomings in measures that had remained incomplete over the past 13 years. He also expressed hope for positive progress in the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Aqeel Malik said fundamental human rights had not been suspended under the Constitution.
Explaining the constitutional process, he said Governor’s Rule could remain in force for a maximum of six months. Approval from both houses of Parliament is required, and the prescribed constitutional process for its confirmation must be completed within the stipulated period.
He said the provincial assembly could become functional again after the period of Governor’s Rule ends.
According to Aqeel Malik, the provincial government remains inactive during the implementation of emergency constitutional measures.
He said the president imposed Governor’s Rule after taking into account the governor’s report. He added that the future of Governor’s Rule would be decided after reviewing the law and order situation.