The Deputy Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, on April 3, rejected the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, calling it against the constitution of Pakistan.
Opposition lawmakers, who earlier appeared confident of the success of the no-trust move as they made their way to Parliament House, protested against the decision.
The Opposition parties need 172 members of the 342-member National Assembly to defeat Mr. Khan and till now they have claimed the support of 177 members.
The combined Opposition filed the no-confidence motion on March 8, setting a set of events leading to the day of voting and rise in the tension due to Mr. Khan’s insistence that he was being targeted as part of the “foreign conspiracy” with the collaboration of top Opposition leaders.
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Here are the live updates:
1:30 p.m.
Govt has violated constitution: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari tweeted that the Imran Khan Govt violated the constitution by not allowing the no confidence motion. He informed that his lawyers would challenge the action in the Supreme Court.
“We call on to ALL institutions to protect, uphold, defend and implement the constitution of Pakistan,” his tweet read.
1:15 p.m.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto moves a notice of resolution seeking removal of the Speaker
Islamabad, Pakistan
Section 144 imposed in Islamabad
To avert any untoward incident on the decisive day, the district administration had imposed Section 144 and completely banned pillion riding in the Pakistani capital on Sunday.
As per a notification issued by Islamabad’s district magistrate prohibits ‘all kinds of gatherings of 5 or more people, processions/rallies and demonstrations inside the Red Zone.
Islamabad, Pakistan
Imran Khan advises to dissolve National Assembly
In a surprise move, Pakistan’s embattled Prime Minister Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that he has advised President Arif Alvi to dissolve the National Assembly and call for fresh elections.
In a brief address to the nation, Mr. Khan said he has advised President Alvi to dissolve assemblies.
His announcement came minutes after National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Sur dismissed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Khan, terming it a contradiction of Article 5 of the Constitution. — PTI
Islamabad, Pakistan
Pakistan Parliament shoots down no-confidence motion
Pakistan’s parliament on April 3 refused to accept a motion to debate the future of Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying “foreign powers” were interfering in the country’s democratic process.
“This no-confidence motion is against the constitution. I rule out this no-confidence motion in accordance with the constitution,” Deputy Speaker Asad Qaiser said as the session started. — PTI
Islamabad
Pakistan PM calls for street protests ahead of no-confidence vote
Supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party, carry signs as they chant slogans accusing the U.S. of plotting to overthrow Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, during a protest in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 2, 2022.
| Photo Credit: REUTERS
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called on his supporters to take to the streets Sunday ahead of a parliamentary no-confidence vote that could see him thrown out of office.
Parliament is due to debate the motion Sunday — with a vote possibly the same day — but Mr. Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) effectively lost its majority in the 342-member assembly last week when a coalition partner said its seven lawmakers would vote with the opposition.
Pakistan
Imran Khan says ‘establishment’ gave him 3 choices: resignation, no-trust vote or polls
Pakistan’s embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the “establishment” had given him three options: “resignation, no-confidence (vote) or elections” after the Opposition filed a no-trust motion against him in Parliament.
Mr. Khan, however, did not elaborate what he meant by “establishment”.
The powerful Pakistan Army, which has ruled the coup-prone country for more than half of its 73-plus years of existence, has hitherto wielded considerable power in the matters of security and foreign policy.
The Deputy Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, on April 3, rejected the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, calling it against the constitution of Pakistan.Opposition lawmakers, who earlier appeared confident of the success of the no-trust move as they made their way to Parliament House, protested against the decision.The Opposition parties need 172 members of the 342-member National Assembly to defeat Mr. Khan and till now they have claimed the support of 177 members.The combined Opposition filed the no-confidence motion on March 8, setting a set of events leading to the day of voting and rise in the tension due to Mr. Khan’s insistence that he was being targeted as part of the “foreign conspiracy” with the collaboration of top Opposition leaders.Read | Shehbaz Sharif: Rise of the brotherHere are the live updates:1:30 p.m. Govt has violated constitution: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari tweeted that the Imran Khan Govt violated the constitution by not allowing the no confidence motion. He informed that his lawyers would challenge the action in the Supreme Court. “We call on to ALL institutions to protect, uphold, defend and implement the constitution of Pakistan,” his tweet read. 1:15 p.m. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto moves a notice of resolution seeking removal of the Speaker Islamabad, Pakistan Section 144 imposed in Islamabad To avert any untoward incident on the decisive day, the district administration had imposed Section 144 and completely banned pillion riding in the Pakistani capital on Sunday. As per a notification issued by Islamabad’s district magistrate prohibits ‘all kinds of gatherings of 5 or more people, processions/rallies and demonstrations inside the Red Zone. Islamabad, Pakistan Imran Khan advises to dissolve National Assembly In a surprise move, Pakistan’s embattled Prime Minister Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that he has advised President Arif Alvi to dissolve the National Assembly and call for fresh elections.In a brief address to the nation, Mr. Khan said he has advised President Alvi to dissolve assemblies.His announcement came minutes after National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Sur dismissed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Khan, terming it a contradiction of Article 5 of the Constitution. — PTIIslamabad, Pakistan Pakistan Parliament shoots down no-confidence motion Pakistan’s parliament on April 3 refused to accept a motion to debate the future of Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying “foreign powers” were interfering in the country’s democratic process.“This no-confidence motion is against the constitution. I rule out this no-confidence motion in accordance with the constitution,” Deputy Speaker Asad Qaiser said as the session started. — PTIIslamabad Pakistan PM calls for street protests ahead of no-confidence vote Supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party, carry signs as they chant slogans accusing the U.S. of plotting to overthrow Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, during a protest in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 2, 2022. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called on his supporters to take to the streets Sunday ahead of a parliamentary no-confidence vote that could see him thrown out of office. Parliament is due to debate the motion Sunday — with a vote possibly the same day — but Mr. Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) effectively lost its majority in the 342-member assembly last week when a coalition partner said its seven lawmakers would vote with the opposition.Pakistan Imran Khan says ‘establishment’ gave him 3 choices: resignation, no-trust vote or polls Pakistan’s embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the “establishment” had given him three options: “resignation, no-confidence (vote) or elections” after the Opposition filed a no-trust motion against him in Parliament. Mr. Khan, however, did not elaborate what he meant by “establishment”.The powerful Pakistan Army, which has ruled the coup-prone country for more than half of its 73-plus years of existence, has hitherto wielded considerable power in the matters of security and foreign policy.