Senator Faisal Vawda issued a stern warning on Friday, stating that if the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) fails to fulfill his responsibilities, the province could face Governor rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Speaking to the media outside Parliament House, Vawda emphasized the importance of political accountability, saying, “Our collective effort should ensure that the KP Chief Minister performs his duties. If he cannot, Governor rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is not an option—it will happen.”

Vawda also highlighted that the preferred candidate for Governor remains Faisal Karim Kundi. “Our wish is that Faisal Karim Kundi continues as Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Any other name would create political complications,” he said.

Addressing the Chief Minister’s reported desire to meet the PTI founder, Vawda added, “If he wants a meeting now, he will keep hitting the wall—walls don’t respond. The only way is politically, through Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari.”

The senator assured that the military remains professional in its duties, explaining, “The Army Chief is in command. The matter of notifications will be resolved soon; the Chairman of Defense Force is not involved in politics.”

Vawda urged the KP government to focus on governance, noting that even minor missteps after a High Court order could lead to disqualification. He further claimed that issues like Sohail Afridi’s case could be resolved after discussions with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, emphasizing that the key to political matters lies with the president.

In a concluding remark, Vawda expressed respect for the PTI founder’s family and criticized long-standing accountability gaps, saying, “Those who haven’t been held accountable in 75 years won’t be in the next 75 either.”