Faisal Karim Kundi assumed executive control of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as governor following the federal government's imposition of governor’s rule and an emergency declaration in 12 districts. Kundi co-chaired a provincial apex committee meeting on 11 October with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to coordinate security measures.
The government established an Area Development Secretariat for the 12 districts under Article 232, covering Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, North Waziristan, and both Upper and Lower South Waziristan. Naqvi provided 10 armoured personnel carriers to the provincial police and stated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is overseeing developments in the affected districts.
Counter-terrorism remains the primary priority for the new setup, with development ranked as the second priority. Naqvi said, "If we are spending Re1 in other parts of KP, we need to spend Rs3 here," while adding that "The fight against terrorism is our collective responsibility."
Kundi pledged to increase pay for law enforcers so that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police do not receive the lowest salaries in Pakistan. The governor also promised to increase disbursements under the martyrs’ package and provide free education for children of martyrs.
Kundi stated that all members of the newly-formed advisory council took charge of their respective departments on 12 October. The governor issued a message to security institutions, including the army, police, and Frontier Constabulary, while confirming that work is underway to restore internet services.
Kundi called on university staff protesting over employment and salaries, as well as young doctors striking in the province, to end their demonstrations. The federal government accused the PTI-led provincial administration of failing to cooperate on counter-terrorism and facilitating terrorists.
Kundi noted that roads would be reopened within a day or two.
