ISLAMABAD — Members of the Federal Cabinet have been instructed to remain in the federal capital as speculation grows regarding the potential imposition of Governor’s Rule or a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Federal ministers have been asked to defer visits to their constituencies. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, has been tasked with coordinating with cabinet members, according to sources.
Under constitutional procedures, formal approval from the Federal Cabinet is required to impose Governor’s Rule or an emergency in any province.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened an important cabinet meeting for tomorrow. Indicating the seriousness of the situation, the Prime Minister did not travel to Lahore for the weekend, remaining in Islamabad to oversee developments.
Key Takeaways
* Cabinet on Standby: Federal ministers instructed not to leave Islamabad.
* Constitutional Requirement: Governor’s Rule/Emergency requires explicit approval from the Federal Cabinet.
* Prime Minister’s Schedule: PM Shehbaz Sharif stayed in Islamabad over the weekend and called a crucial meeting for tomorrow.
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