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Pakistan weighs emergency rule for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Article 232
The federal cabinet is set to discuss invoking Article 232 to expand authority over the province amid rising tensions.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Pakistan’s federal government is reportedly preparing to impose emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with a cabinet decision expected soon, Daily Times reported.
Article 232 of the Constitution permits the president to declare a provincial emergency during war or internal disturbances, requiring parliamentary approval within ten days. The move would allow the federal government to legislate on provincial matters and issue directions to provincial executives, though it does not transfer the powers of the provincial High Court.
The article notes that Article 234 governs governor’s rule, which involves the governor reporting a constitutional breakdown to the president, who may then assume certain provincial functions. Parliamentary oversight is required for both emergency and governor’s rule, with reviews every two months and a six‑month maximum for governor’s rule.
Key facts
- The federal government is considering emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Article 232 allows a presidential emergency declaration for war or internal disturbances (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Parliament must approve a declared emergency within ten days (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Emergency rule expands federal authority over provincial administration but does not affect the provincial High Court (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Article 234 covers governor’s rule, requiring parliamentary review every two months and a six‑month limit (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Pakistan’s Constitution outlines powers for emergency rule and governor’s rule”
