“If all of this was true, then KP would be in a state of anarchy, but we know that is not the case. It had a functioning legislature and executive that commanded the confidence of the people, hence this entire exercise is an unconstitutional move against provincial autonomy,”

Hassan Abdullah Niazi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13

Niazi disputed the federal government's premise for imposing emergency rule, arguing the province had a functioning government and the move was unconstitutional.