The federal government of Pakistan has imposed an emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province due to escalating tensions with the provincial government led by the PTI party. The decision, made under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution of Pakistan, stems from disagreements over counterterrorism policies and a worsening security situation. Governor’s rule allows the federal government to assume control of the province, with Parliament exercising the powers of the provincial assembly, but excluding those of the high court. This rule can initially last two months, potentially extending up to six months with parliamentary approval. Simultaneously, the declared state of emergency allows federal law to supersede provincial law and enables the federal government to assume certain provincial functions, while the provincial assembly continues its operations. Constitutional provisions relating to provincial bodies can be suspended, but high court powers remain unaffected.