Pakistan takes direct control of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under emergency rule

Pakistan's federal government took direct control of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Oct. 11, ending PTI rule since 2013. President Zardari proclaimed emergency on PM Sharif's advice, declaring the provincial government unable to function constitutionally. Governor Kundi assumes executive power, parliament assumes assembly powers. Law Minister Tarar cited law and order and counterterrorism as grounds.