National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri presiding over a session. — Twitter/NA/FileThe election and oath-taking ceremony of the new speaker will also take place tomorrow.On Wednesday, Suri, using his special powers under rules, had changed date of NA session from April 16 to April 22 to delay no-trust motion.PPP leader Raja Pervaiz Ashraf’s has submitted his…Continue Reading

Despite the PTI government’s hectic efforts to avoid voting on the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, the historic session of the National Assembly to decide his fate began on Saturday at 10:30 am. Shortly afterwards, however, Speaker Asad Qaiser decided to adjourn the session, which is yet to start. At the beginning of the…Continue Reading

Prime Minister Imran Khan (left) and an overall view of the National Assembly. — PID/APP/FileNA session summoned in line with Supreme Court’s order.SC blocked deputy speaker’s ruling to block no-trust vote.Voting on no-trust motion to take place at 10:30am.ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s session for voting on the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan will…Continue Reading

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has vowed that “come what may”, he will not step down and face the no-confidence motion filed by the joint Opposition against him in the National Assembly, Express Tribune reported.”Vote on the no-confidence motion will be held this Sunday [April 3] when it will be decided in which direction this…Continue Reading

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s response to the no-confidence motion tabled against him and his government has been to get the police to act tough against several prominent lawmakers. This could either mean that Imran Khan is over-confident of his own powers and survival, or he feels insecure and is working overtime to save himself.…Continue Reading

PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman (L), Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif (C), Hamza Shahbaz (back row, left) and PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz (back row, right) holding a press conference on Friday, February 11, in Lahore — Screengrab via Hum News Live LAHORE: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman…Continue Reading