Official says governor's rule in KP could last until elections

Ikhtiar Wali Khan, the PM's coordinator on information for KP, said governor's rule would remain 'as long as necessary' and could continue until the elections. He said CM Sohail Afridi is in protective custody after surrendering voluntarily, and that the provincial assembly was not functioning. The President approved emergency and governor's rule on Oct 11 under Articles 232 and 234 on the PM's advice, citing terrorism and security threats. PTI rejects the account.