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Pak trust vote highlights: Imran Khan calls for early election after parliament dismisses no-confidence vote against him
No-trust motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan HIGHLIGHTS: Imran Khan survived a move to oust him as Pakistan's prime minister on Sunday, getting a reprieve when the deputy speaker of parliament blocked a no-confidence motion as unconstitutional.
HIGHLIGHTS: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan foiled an attempt to boot him from office Sunday by getting the president to dissolve the national assembly, meaning fresh elections must be held within three months. On a day of high drama, the assembly deputy speaker refused to accept a motion of no confidence in the government, as Khan simultaneously appeared on TV to say there had been "foreign interference" in Pakistan's democratic institutions....Read More
"I have sent advice to the president to dissolve the assemblies. We will go to the public and hold elections, and let the nation decide," he said.
No Pakistan prime minister has ever completed a full term, and Khan was facing the biggest challenge to his rule since being elected in 2018, with opponents accusing him of economic mismanagement and bungling foreign policy.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Supreme Court on Sunday adjourned hearing on petition moved by opposition challenging the dismissal of no-confidence motion against Imran Khan till April 4, news agency ANI reported.
Pak Cabinet Secretary notifies that Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi is not PM
The decision comes hours after President Arif Alvi dissolved the National Assembly on Khan's advice. This followed the rejection of no-confidence motion against Imran Khan government by deputy Speaker Qasim Suri. Read more
Pak PM Imran Khan guilty of 'high treason', says Nawaz Sharif
Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan and all others involved in the "conspiracy" against the nation are guilty of high treason and should be tried for desecrating the Constitution. Read more
Pakistan chief justice says all orders and actions initiated by PM, president subject to court order
Pakistan's Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial said on Sunday that all orders and actions initiated by the prime minister and the president regarding the dissolution of the National Assembly will be subject to the court's order as he adjourned for one day the hearing of the high-profile case, news agency PTI reported.
Who is controlling Pakistan tonight?
Who is in charge of Pakistan tonight? President Arif Alvi on Sunday dissolved the Pakistan Assembly after the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan was dismissed.
The political machinations in Islamabad have exposed the vulnerability of Pakistan's democracy. The Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri dismissed the no-confidence motion on the basis of unsubstantiated reasons. Read more
'Imran Khan will save Pakistan,' shout his supporters outside parliament
After Pakistani President Arif Alvi dissolved the National Assembly on Sunday, supporters of PM Imran Khan started sloganeering outside Pakistan Parliament shouting: Imran Khan will save Pakistan, news agency ANI reported.
"Imran Khan will save Pakistan...Whoever is America's friend is a traitor," the supporters could be heard shouting. They were also raising "Imran Khan Zindabad" slogans.
'Black day for Pakistan,' says Pak Opposition leader
"This day will be remembered as a black day in Pakistan's constitutional history," said Shehbaz Sharif, tipped to replace Khan if the no-confidence motion had succeeded.
Pak SC hearing adjourned till tomorrow
Supreme Court adjourns hearing on dissolution of National Assembly of Pakistan till April 4, news agency ANI reported.
Imran Khan calls for early election
"Prepare for elections. No corrupt forces will decide what the future of the country will be. When the assemblies will be dissolved, the procedure for the next elections and the caretaker government will begin," Imran Khan said as per news agency PTI.
Deputy Speaker cited ‘foreign interference’ in canceling a no-confidence motion
Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri, a member of Imran Khan’s ruling party, cited “foreign interference” in canceling a no-confidence motion brought by the opposition, which said it had the numbers to oust him and take power. Khan then asked the president to dissolve parliament, which was approved shortly afterward.
Pak Opposition to stage dharna in national assembly till no-trust vote is held
Pakistan Opposition has decided to stage a dharna in National Assembly till the no-trust vote against Prime Minister Imran Khan is not held, news agency ANI reported.
My action has surprised Opposition: Pak PM after Assembly dissolved
“My action has surprised Opposition. Had I revealed about this surprise yesterday, they would not have been so bothered today,” said Pakistan PM Imran Khan as he reiterated ‘foreign conspiracy’ claim during his address after National Assembly of Pakistan was dissolved, reported ANI citing Geo News.
SC hearing on dissolution of National Assembly of Pakistan to begin shortly
Chief Justice arrives at Supreme Court, hearing (on dissolution of National Assembly of Pakistan) expected to start at 5 pm local time (5:30 pm IST), reports Pakistan's Geo News
Deputy Attorney General Raja Khalid, a top prosecutor, resigns
Deputy Attorney General Raja Khalid, a top prosecutor, resigned, calling the government's parliamentary move unconstitutional, Reuters reported. "What has happened can only be expected in the rule of a dictator," he told local media.
Pakistan SC takes suo moto notice of National Assembly dissolution
After the high drama that ensued in the politics of Pakistan, Supreme Court has taken a suo moto notice of the dissolution of the National Assembly by President Arif Alvi on Sunday.
Sloganeering outside Pak Parl after the National Assembly of Pakistan was dissolved
Chief Justice of Pakistan, PPP lawyers reach Supreme Court
The Chief Justice of Pakistan has arrived in Supreme Court to hear petition moved by opposition challenging the dismissal of no-confidence motion against Imran Khan. Pakistan People's Party (PPP) lawyers have also reached the court. As per sources, the Supreme Court is considering to call full bench.
‘Army has no role,’ says DG ISPR Babar Iftikhar
The Pakistan Army has denied its role in the events that led to the dissolution of the country's National Assembly today and the rejection of the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan.
"Absolutely not," Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar said when asked if the military had a role to play in the events that led to the dissolution of the National Assembly.
The DG ISPR's comments on the ongoing political situation came shortly after President Arif Alvi approved the dissolution of the National Assembly on the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Omar Sarfraz Cheema to replace Mohammad Sarwar as Governor of Punjab
While acting upon the advice of the Prime Minister, President Arif Alvi has approved the removal of Mohammad Sarwar from the position of Governor of Punjab and appointed Omar Sarfraz Cheema as Governor Punjab, under Article 101 of the Constitution of Pakistan, reported PTV news.
Elections in Pak likely to be held in the next 90 days, reports ANI
Pakistan President Arif Alvi has dissolved the National Assembly on the proposal of Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday, with the elections likely to be held in the next 90 days, news agency ANI reported.
Earlier, Imran Khan surprised the Opposition to announce in his televised address to the nation that he has advised President Arif Alvi to dissolve all the Assemblies.
Official notification to dissolve the National Assembly has also been issued by the Pakistani President.
Pakistan PM Khan avoids ouster move but uncertainty builds
Imran Khan survived a move to oust him as Pakistan's prime minister on Sunday, getting a reprieve when the deputy speaker of parliament blocked a no-confidence motion as unconstitutional.
But Khan's fate was not immediately clear, leading to fresh political and constitutional uncertainty in the nuclear-armed country of 220 million people, news agency Reuters reported.
Imran Khan has pushed Pak into anarchy: Pak Opposition leader
PM Imran will continue his duties under Article 224 of the Constitution
Law Minister Fawad Chaudhry has informed that federal cabinet has been dissolved and PM Imran will continue his duties under Article 224 of the Constitution.
Pak President dissolves National Assembly on advice of PM Imran Khan
Pak President dissolves National Assembly on the advice of PM Imran Khan, reports ANI citing local media.
Pakistan PM Khan gets reprieve as move to oust him blocked
Imran Khan survived a move to oust him as Pakistan's prime minister on Sunday, getting a reprieve when the deputy speaker of parliament blocked a no-confidence motion as unconstitutional, Reuters reported.
Opposition to stage dharna in National Assembly
The Opposition will stage a dharna in the National Assembly after the Deputy Speaker dismissed the no-confidence motion, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of Pakistan People's Party (PPP), said in a statement.
