# PPP was last party supporting KP governor's rule

> PPP claims it was last party backing KP emergency rule amid terrorism fears.
- Title: PPP was last party supporting KP governor's rule · Dawn
- Summary: PPP claims it was last party backing KP emergency rule amid terrorism fears. Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon says PPP was the last party supporting…
- Keywords: ppp, sindh, khyber pakhtunkhwa, governor, emergency, imran khan, sohail afridi, sharjeel inam memon, terrorism, khyber pakhtunkhwa government, news, politics
- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2038286/ppp-was-the-last-party-in-favour-of-governors-rule-in-kp-says-sharjeel
- Author: News Desk
- Published: 2026-10-19T13:42:33+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: ppp, sindh, khyber pakhtunkhwa, governor, emergency, imran khan, sohail afridi, sharjeel inam memon, terrorism, khyber pakhtunkhwa government, news, politics
## PPP claims last party for KP governor's rule
Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon says PPP was the last party in favour of governor's rule and emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

> the step taken in kp was not out of greed or desire for power
## Centre imposed KP emergency rule
Federal government imposed governor's rule and emergency in KP on October 11 citing provincial government's deliberate disengagement from counterterrorism.
## PTI mobilised for Imran Khan release
PTI, in power in KP and opposition in Centre, mobilised protests demanding release of jailed founder Imran Khan.
## PPP supported federal move
PPP, an ally of ruling PML-N, supported federal government's imposition of KP governor's rule while opposition parties denounced it.
## Memon on merit-based appointments
Memon said advisory council members appointed by KP governor were chosen purely on merit, not political representation.
## Terrorism as national challenge
Memon identified terrorism as the main challenge plaguing KP and the entire country with Afghan Taliban infiltrating borders.
## KP government unwilling to act
Memon claimed KP government repeatedly told to fix security issues but remained unwilling to engage.
## Comparison with Balochistan
Memon compared KP to Balochistan, noting both face security challenges but KP government was less cooperative.
## Sohail Afridi's stance on terrorism
Former KP chief minister Sohail Afridi allegedly insisted on dialogue with terrorists despite government warnings.
## Memon on KP chief minister's responsibility
Memon stressed KP chief minister and government had responsibility to fight against terrorists.
## PPP's dialogue approach
PPP tried to engage opposition and insisted on dialogue with PTI before imposing governor's rule.
## KP chief minister's refusal to act
Memon said KP chief minister refused to engage on counterterrorism and had a 'soft spot' for terrorists.
## Memon on JUI-F stance
Memon said JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman should help government against terrorists despite criticism.
## PPP as last party supporting rule
Memon stated PPP was the last party in favour of governor's rule in KP due to terrorism concerns.
## Key takeaway

Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon says PPP was the last party supporting governor's rule in KP due to terrorism concerns.