Pakistan's national government takes over one province

Pakistan's national government takes over one province

Pakistan's national leaders took charge of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Oct. 11, ending PTI party's local rule since 2013. President Zardari declared an emergency — like a timeout saying local leaders can't run things normally — on PM Sharif's advice. Governor Kundi now handles daily rule, parliament makes local laws. Law Minister Tarar cited safety and fighting terrorism.

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