Imran Khan Loses No-Trust Vote, Ousted as Pakistan PM After Midnight
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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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Imran Khan has lost the no-confidence vote against him in Pakistan’s National Assembly. The results of the vote were declared at around 1:00 PST (1:30 IST), with 174 members favouring the resolution of no-trust.
The speaker and the deputy speaker of the Pakistan National Assembly tendered their resignations shortly before the vote was initiated. This came after the Pakistan National Assembly's session was adjourned till 9:30 pm, but resumed only at around 11:45 pm, shortly before the court’s 9 April deadline for the vote.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan had opened its doors to hear a contempt of court case after midnight, if the no-trust vote was not conducted
Imran Khan earlier refuted reports of dismissing Army Chief Qamar Jawed Bajwa
Pakistan Foreign Minister SM Qureshi had earlier changed his Twitter bio to being a 'former' minister, ahead of the no-trust vote
The Pakistani Opposition says it has the support of more than 172 members in the 342-seat assembly
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Disappointed by Supreme Court Verdict: Imran Khan
Imran Khan addressed the nation late on Friday evening and said he was disappointed by the Supreme Court verdict.
"I respect the Supreme Court and the judiciary, but the apex court should have looked at the threat letter before issuing the verdict," he said.
Khan complained that the Supreme Court did not take the matter of the “threat letter” seriously.
'Rampant Horse-Trading in the Opposition Camp': Imran Khan
Imran Khan said there is rampant horse-trading in the Opposition camp.
"Which country's democracy allows these kinds of acts? I'm not anti-American but we don't need a one-sided relationship. Look at India,no one can dictate to India on their foreign policy (the way they dictate to us)."
Indians are 'Self Respecting': Imran Khan
Citing the example of Indians as being “self respecting” (khuddar qaum), Khan in his Friday evening’s address said no world power can dictate terms to them.
Further, he said:
“I will not accept this imported government, I will take to street….Only people can bring me to power and I will come back with the help of the people.”
National Assembly Members Start to Arrive at Parliament for No-Trust Vote
According to Pakistan media, members of the National Assembly have started to arrive at Parliament House ahead of the no-trust vote.
No-Confidence Motion Against Pakistan PM Imran Khan Begins
The no-confidence vote against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan began in the parliament on Saturday, 9 April.
Foreign Minister and PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi are present in the National Assembly.
'Carry Out Today's Proceedings as Per SC Order': Leader of Opposition to Speaker
Shahbaz Sharif, leader of Opposition in Pakistan National Assembly has urged the speaker to “carry out today's proceedings as per the Supreme Court order” and to stand for the Constitution and law.
Constitutional Right of Opposition to Move No-Confidence Motion, of the Govt to Defend it: Pak Foreign Min
Addressing the National Assembly, Foreign Minister and PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi, reportedly said:
"It is the constitutional right of the Opposition to move a no-confidence motion against the government, and it's the government's duty to defend it."
Pak National Assembly Session Adjourned Till 12:30 PM
Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker has adjourned the session till 12:30 pm.
Reconvening Of Pak's Assembly Delayed
The National Assembly session was supposed to be adjourned till 12:30 pm (local time), however, the reconvening has been delayed over unknown reasons.
Pak Parliament Reconvenes After Delay, Oppn Demands Trust Vote
Pakistan Assembly session resumes after delay with Opposition demanding the trust vote be held, amid delay.
'History Will Expose Those Who Have Run This Entire Drama': Pak Foreign Minister
Alleging that "blatant attempts" for changing the regime were not hidden, Pakistan's foreign minister SM Qureshi said:
"History will expose those who have run this entire drama [...] the pen of the historian does not forgive anyone."
Qureshi also said that the prime minister had called on the nation to decide whether they would live as a sovereign state or would remain slaves.
USA's NSA Told Us 'Do Not Go' to Moscow: Pak Foreign Minister
"When Moscow visit's decision was made, it had nothing to do with the Ukraine war. Discussions were going on for two months, the date came, and PM decided to go. You can keep smiling, but it's on record," Pakistan's Foreign Minister SM Qureshi said.
Pak Govt Moves Review Petition Against SC Verdict
The Imran Khan government has filed a review petition against the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Deputy Speaker’s ruling over the no-trust motion in the National Assembly, reported Pakistan's ARY News.
Pak Min Changes Twitter Bio to 'Former Min'
Pakistan's Federal Minister Fawad Hussain has changed to Twitter bio to 'former minister', ahead of the trust vote.
Imran Khan Calls Emergency Cabinet Meet at 9 pm
Pakistan PM Imran Khan has called an emergency meeting of the cabinet amid the no-confidence motion against him under consideration in the National Assembly, reported Pakistan's ARY News.
The meeting is scheduled at 9:00 pm at the PM House with key decisions under consideration, the report added.
National Assembly Likely to Continue Till 12 am
The Pakistan National Assembly session will likely continue till 12 am (local time), while PM Imran Khan has summoned a meeting of the federal cabinet at 9 pm, reported Pakistan's Geo News.
SM Qureshi Changes Bio to 'Former' Pak FM
Pakistan Foreign Minister SM Qureshi changes Twitter bio to being a 'former' minister.
Pakistan Supreme Court May Open at 12 am: Pakistani Media
Geo TV reported that Pakistan Supreme Court may open at midnight on 10 April, soon after the no-trust vote proceedings are expected to take place in the National Assembly. The Islamabad High Court was also reportedly opened at 10 pm at night, local time.
Pakistan NA Speaker Agrees To Hold No Trust-Vote: Reports
Pakistan's National Assembly speaker has agreed to hold no-trust vote, as per local media reports.
National Assembly Speaker Meet Imran Khan at PM's House
The National Assembly speaker has met Prime Minister Imran Khan at the latter's house, as per reports.
Imran Khan Likely To Reach Parliament Soon
Pakistan PM Imran Khan is expected to reach Parliament shortly, reported Pakistan television news channel GeoNews at 10:30 pm.
Pak Army Chief Meets Imran Khan: Report
Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa met Imran Khan at the PM's residence, news agency Reuters reported, quoting sources.
PTI Submits Reference Against 20 Dissident Members in National Assembly
The ruling PTI has submitted a reference against 20 deviant members to National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser as they aim to get dissident party members unseated. The reference against the members was filed under Article 63(A), Pakistan's Geo News reported.
Imran Khan Will Not Resign, Says Cabinet: Report
The federal cabinet has decided that the PM Imran Khan will not resign, Geo News reported, quoting sources.
CJI Reaches Supreme Court of Pakistan
Pakistan CJI Umar Ata Bandial has reached the Supreme Court, as per local media reports. The Chief Justice of Pakistan has decided to open the Supreme Court's doors at 12 am on Sunday, as uncertainly looms over the conduction of the no-trust vote.
SCBA Files Plea in Supreme Court for Govt's Failure to Follow Top Court's Order on No-Trust Vote
The Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan has filed a plea in the top court against the government for not following the apex court's orders, as per Geo News.
Islamabad HC To Take Up Plea Restraining Imran Khan From Denotifying Bajwa
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is set to take up a petition on Saturday night, asking the court to restrain Prime Minister Imran Khan from de-notifying General Qamar Jawed Bajwa as the chief of army staff (COAS), as per local media.
Imran Khan had earlier refuted reports of dismissing Army Chief Qamar Jawed Bajwa. The two had reportedly met at the PM's house on Saturday night.
Pakistani Airports Told To Disallow Govt Officials From Fleeing: Report
All Pakistani airports have been notified to not allow government officials and lawmakers to leave the country, as per Geo News.
Pak SC May Take Up No-Trust Vote Matter at 12:05 am
Following the delay in the voting on the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, a larger bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan is set to hold a hearing in relation to the matter at 12:05 pm, local time, as per Geo News.
'1 Hr Left & Still No Vote, Court Orders Violated': Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
"1hr left still no vote. Court orders violated. Constitution being broken for the second time. We have been here since 10am. For 10:30am session. Still haven’t started agenda," tweeted Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
Pak National Assembly Speaker & Deputy Speaker To Resign
The speaker and the deputy speaker of the Pakistan National Assembly will be announcing their resignation, reports Geo News.
Pak National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Resigns
Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser announced his resignation, citing his duty to the nation, saying he could not take part in a foreign conspiracy to oust the prime minister.
No-Trust Vote Against Imran Khan Begins
The no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Imran Khan has begun, as of 11:45 pm PST (12:15 IST) on Saturday, 9 April. PML-N's Ayaz Sadiq took the over the responsibility of chairing the session.
The process is conducted by an open division of votes. Bells are rung for 5 minutes to inform any members who are outside the hall to appear for the voting process. Subsequently, those members who are for the motion exit from one gate of the hall while the rest exit from another gate. As they exit, counting begins. Once the hall is emptied, the counting is completed. Results are declared after all members assemble in the hallagain.
2 Cabinet Ministers Accept Defeat Ahead of No-Trust Vote Results
Two Cabinet ministers in Imran Khan's government, Dr Shahbaz Gill and Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, have accepted defeat, shortly before the declaration of the results of the no-trust vote is expected.
Pakistan Election Commission Opens Its Doors
The election commission of Pakistan has opened its doors, as the no-trust vote against PM Imran Khan is underway, reported Geo News.
Plea in Islamabad HC To Put Imran Khan, Ministers on Exit Control List
A request has been furthered in Islamabad High Court to put Imran Khan, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, and I&B Minister Fawad Chaudhary be put on exit control list in order to prevent their departure from Pakistan, as per Geo News.
What Will Happen if Imran Khan Loses the Vote?
If Khan loses the no-trust vote, then he will officially and absolutely lose his post as Pakistan's prime minister. The man who is likely to replace him is Shahbaz Sharif, brother of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly.
During a press conference on 30 March, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), had asserted that "Imran Khan has now lost his majority" and that "he is no longer the prime minister." He then went to say that Sharif "will soon" become the next prime minister of Pakistan.
Imran Khan Walks Out of PM House: Party Leader
"Just saw off Prime Minister Imran Khan from Prime Minister House. He walked out gracefully and didn't bow down. He has lifted the entire Nation. Feeling proud to be a Pakistani and blessed to have a leader like him. Pakistan Khan - Imran Khan," a Pakistan Tehreekh-e-Insaf leader said in a tweet.
Results of No-Trust Vote Declared: 174 Members Favour Ousting Imran Khan
Imran Khan has lost the no-confidence vote against him in Pakistan’s National Assembly. The results of the vote were declared at around 1:00 PST (1:30 IST), with 174 members of the 342-seat Assembly favouring the resolution of no-trust.
Leader of Opposition Shehbaz Sharif Addresses Pak Assembly
Leader of Opposition Shehbaz Sharif addresses the Pakistan National Assembly after the results of the no-trust vote were declared, hailing the deseating of Imran Khan as a new chapter for Pakistan.
Sharif is likely to succeed Khan as the new PM of Pakistan. "We will not take any revenge, or put any innocent people in jails. But law will take its course," Sharif said in his speech, noting that the new alliance will rebuild Pakistan.
"This is a day to smile," he said.
'Welcome Back to Purana Pakistan': Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Addresses Pak Assembly
"Congratulations to Pakistan and this House. Welcome back to purana Pakistan," Pakistan Peoples Party leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said, taking a jibe against Imran Khan's 'Naya Pakistan' election campaign.
Pakistan National Assembly Adjourned, to meet again on 11 April to Elect New PM
The Pakistan National Assembly was adjourned and the House will meet again on 11 April at 2 pm to elect a new PM.
Ayaz Sadiq of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, who chaired the no-trust vote session, said the nomination papers for the new PM may be submitted by 2 PM on 10 April and the scrutiny would be done by 3 PM.