# Political instability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-instability-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa > Updated: 2026-09-27T15:57:30.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Political instability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has intensified following suggestions from federal minister Amir Maqam regarding the potential imposition of Governor’s Rule. Maqam criticized Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, alleging the administration has failed to provide basic education and health services and has prioritized illegal activities over governance. In response to a terrorist attack in Dera Ismail Khan, Chief Minister Afridi issued a video message calling for an urgent overhaul of the national counter-terrorism policy. He argued that the current approach, in place for 22 years, has failed to secure lasting peace. To address security needs, the provincial government has increased the police budget by 103 percent to 191 billion rupees for the 2026-27 fiscal year, diverting 35 billion rupees from the development budget toward police modernization and infrastructure. Following an explosion in the Darazinda area of Dera Ismail Khan, Afridi stated that establishing peace is impossible without public involvement. He condemned the attack, labeling those taking up arms against Pakistan as terrorists, and criticized the federal government for failing to provide armored vehicles despite receiving payments. Amidst these developments, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi addressed rumors regarding leadership changes, maintaining he will only accept a resignation through official channels. Meanwhile, a meeting between Chief Minister Afridi and former Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reportedly addressed the province’s political future, including potential tensions with the federal government, the possibility of implementing an emergency, and the option of dissolving the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly with parliamentary party approval. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Sohail Afridi addresses security and political stability Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Sohail Afridi calls for public involvement to ensure peace amid rising terrorism, while political talks with Ali Amin Gandapur explore the potential dissolution of the provincial assembly. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-cm-sohail-afridi-addresses-security-and-political-stability ### 2026-09-27: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor addresses leadership uncertainty Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi stated the province's leadership transition remains unclear, noting he will only accept a formal resignation from Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-governor-addresses-leadership-uncertainty --- Cite as: Political instability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/political-instability-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa