Rakhmon , who has Moscow 's support , has sought to consolidate power and stamp out remnants of the former opposition-turned-warlords . At least 42 people are killed in fighting . - The government of Pakistan declares a state of emergency and suspends the constitution. The region was a stronghold for Islamist rebels during a bloody civil war . The standoff began in late July .
At least 42 people are killed in fighting . - The government of Pakistan declares a state of emergency and suspends the constitution. The region was a stronghold for Islamist rebels during a bloody civil war . The standoff began in late July .