Governor of the North-West Frontier Province

The Governor of the North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) is a ceremonial official appointed by the central government to represent the monarchy or federal authority in the province. The governor's role includes overseeing the implementation of national policies, ensuring constitutional processes are followed, and acting as a link between the federal government and provincial administration. While they have limited executive power, their duties also include recommending the provincial chief minister's appointment and performing formal functions like dissolving the provincial assembly. The position serves as a constitutional safeguard ensuring stability and adherence to national laws within the province.