# Federal administration of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/federal-administration-of-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-districts > Updated: 2026-10-24T04:13:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Pakistani federal government has implemented a restructuring of 12 districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, separating their administrative, financial, and security affairs from the provincial government. To manage this transition, the government established the Area Representative and Development Council (ARDC) to promote sustainable development and security through local involvement. The council, consisting of 48 local elders and prominent figures selected via consultative jirgas, is led by Chairperson Shaukatullah Khan and Vice Chairperson Malik Khan Marjan. Simultaneously, the federal government has placed these districts under direct control through a new Area Development Secretariat in Peshawar. An appointed Administrator, holding powers similar to a provincial cabinet, is directly accountable to the Prime Minister. This Administrator maintains authority over the appointment and transfer of all government employees in the region, including police and civil staff. Under this directive, specific constitutional articles and provincial rules of business do not apply to these districts, and a separate security structure has been formed with a Chief Police Officer reporting to the Administrator. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Pakistan federal government takes control of 12 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts Pakistan's federal government has moved 12 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts under direct federal control, establishing a new Area Development Secretariat in Peshawar reporting to the Prime Minister. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-federal-government-takes-control-of-12-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-districts ### 2026-10-17: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa establishes Area Representative and Development Council The federal government has established the Area Representative and Development Council for 12 districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, appointing Shaukatullah Khan as Chairperson to oversee regional development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-establishes-area-representative-and-development-council --- Cite as: Federal administration of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/federal-administration-of-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-districts