On March 8, Pakistan was crippled by uncertainty after the opposition submitted a motion to the National Assembly, requesting that the Speaker convene a session within 14 days.
Digital Desk: Before the Pakistan National Assembly adjourned for the day, a motion of no confidence was tabled against troubled Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday (March 28). The National Assembly reconvened today after a two-day recess, and the motion was formally tabled in the midst of the country's volatile political situation.
Introducing the no-trust motion in Pakistan's parliament, Leader of the Opposition Shahbaz Sharif said, "I am presenting a no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister.
Reportedly, the motion against PM Khan was supported by 161 Assembly members.
According to Pakistani media, the next session will begin at 4:30 p.m. (India time) on March 31.
On March 8, Pakistan was crippled by uncertainty after the Opposition submitted a motion to the National Assembly, requesting that the Speaker convene a session within 14 days.
According to news agency PTI, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid stated during a media interaction that the no-confidence resolution would be decided by March 31 and that Prime Minister Khan would not resign from his post.
"People must reject the notion that Imran Khan's politics are on the verge of collapse, particularly after his 'great' rally in Islamabad a day ago," Rashid said, calling the motion against Khan a conspiracy to weaken Pakistan.
The opposition is confident that 172 members of the 342-member parliament will support the motion and overthrow the government, he added.
Imran Khan got into power in 2018 with the promise of a "Naya Pakistan," but he miserably failed as the country's essential resource prices spiked, allowing the opposition to start a war on his government.
Imran Khan, 69, is the leader of a coalition government and could be removed if any of the partners decides to change sides.
With 155 members, Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf needs at least 172 lawmakers to stay in power.
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