MQM-P supports emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, says Farooq Sattar

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has expressed support for the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with senior party leader Dr Farooq Sattar citing concerns over terrorism extremism and provincial security.

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has expressed support for the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with senior party leader Dr Farooq Sattar citing concerns over terrorism extremism and provincial security.

Speaking at a press conference in Karachi Sattar said MQM-P’s two federal ministers had attended the cabinet meeting where the national decision was discussed. He emphasized that the party’s ministers were part of the decision-making process.

Sattar described extremism and terrorism as major threats to Pakistan adding that security forces had made significant sacrifices to restore peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He said MQM-P supported the emergency measures, arguing that the provincial government’s performance had affected national achievements. He also criticized what he described as years spent pursuing political agendas at the expense of economic growth and development.

According to Sattar governor’s rule was imposed through an order issued by the president. He called on the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to clarify its position on the matter and explain its stance regarding the president’s decision.

The MQM-P leader also highlighted the importance of national security for Karachi saying that the effects of major national decisions were felt particularly strongly in the city.

Turning to security concerns in Sindh Sattar alleged that terrorist activities were being spread through sleeper cells and stressed the need to eliminate such networks.

He further referred to the national response to Indian aggression on May 10 saying the country had stood united during that period. His remarks linked national unity and security policy with the broader debate over governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The statement adds MQM-P’s position to the ongoing political debate surrounding emergency measures and governor’s rule in the province. Sattar framed the party’s support around counterterrorism and national security while also calling for greater attention to economic development.

The comments represent MQM-P’s stated position on the issue. The political and constitutional implications of the measures remain a subject of public debate.