As no-trust vote is rejected, Pak PM Imran Khan calls for fresh elections
A united opposition has tabled a no-confidence motion against the cricketer-turned-politician for a parliamentary session today (April 3, 2022).
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's career is at stake as he is going to face a difficult vote to oust him shortly. A united opposition has tabled a no-confidence motion against the cricketer-turned-politician for a parliamentary session today (April 3, 2022). If they remain united, Imran Khan is set to fall below the 172 votes needed to survive the no-confidence vote.
Meanwhile, Section 144 has been imposed in Islamabad in view of possible violence. On the streets of the national capital, there is heavy police and paramilitary presence with shipping containers used to block off roads.
Imran Khan congratulates Pakistan after no-confidence motion against him rejected
"I congratulate every Pakistani on the Speaker's decision. The no-confidence motion was a foreign conspiracy against us. Pakistan should decide who should govern them," Khan said.
Imran Khan writes to Pakistan President to dissolve assemblies
"I have written to the President to dissolve the assemblies. There should be elections in a democratic way. I call upon the people to Pakitan to prepare for elections," says Pakistan PM Imran Khan.
Pakistan National Assembly rejects no-confidence motion against PM Imran Khan
The Pakistan National Assembly Deputy Speaker has rejected the no-confidence motion against PM Imran Khan and has declared it unconstitutional.
'I guess they'll arrest Imran Khan': Minister Sheikh Rashid ahead of no-trust vote
Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad has said that Imran Khan may be arrested if he loses the no-trust vote against him.
"I guess they will arrest Imran Khan, they will not tolerate Imran Khan," Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad told a news channel.
Pakistan's Opposition member moves motion for removal of Asad Qaiser, National Assembly Speaker
Ahead of Imran Khan's no-trust vote, a Pakistan's Opposition member has moved a motion for the removal of Asad Qaiser, the National Assembly Speaker.
Section 144 imposed in Islamabad ahead of no-trust vote against Imran Khan
Section 144 has been imposed in Islamabad in view of the possible violence as Pakistan National Assembly is set to vote on the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan. The district administration has also banned pillion riding in Islamabad as the National Assembly session is set to convene proceeding shortly.
Imran Khan lost majority after allies quit his coalition government
Imran Khan lost his majority in parliament after allies quit his coalition government and a spate of defections within his ruling party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). No prime minister has finished a full five-year term since independence from Britain in 1947.