No-Trust Motion Against Pak PM Disallowed, President Dissolves National Assembly
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Khan needs 172 votes in the 342-member House to defeat the motion against his government.
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After weeks of political unrest, a no-confidence motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government was disallowed by the National Assembly Speaker on Sunday, 3 April, citing a security threat.
Though the PM was not in attendance as the session began, after the dismissal, Khan addressed the citizens of Pakistan in a video and called for fresh elections and dissolution of the Assemblies.
Minutes later, Pakistan President Arif Alvi dissolved the National Assembly on the advice of PM Khan.
Pakistan Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said that elections will be held within 90 days
Omar Sarfraz Cheema appointed as the Governor of Punjab
Security personnel were deployed near Pakistan's National Assembly ahead of the tabling of the no-confidence motion
The governor of Pakistan's Punjab province was removed from his post hours before the motion
A member of Pakistan's Opposition moved a motion for the removal of the National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser on Sunday
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No-Confidence Motion to be Tabled Today
The odds are stacked against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan as a no-confidence motion will be tabled against him in Pakistan's National Assembly on Sunday.
This comes after Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), lost the majority in the House as its primary coalition partner, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement- Pakistan (MQM-P) – abandoned the government on 30 March and signed a deal with the opposition Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
Section 144 Imposed in Islamabad Ahead of Vote
The Islamabad district administration imposed Section 144 in the city ahead of a no-confidence motion scheduled against Prime Minister Imran Khan in the National Assembly on Sunday.
Pak's Rights Body Warns Against Unconstitutional Measures
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Sunday warned the government against indulging in unconstitutional measures during the vote on Sunday.
"HRCP strongly warns the federal government to refrain from resorting to any unconstitutional measures to prevent members of Parliament from attending Sunday's National Assembly session at which a no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister is expected to be held," the rights body tweeted.
Security Deployed Near Pak Assembly Ahead of Vote
Security personnel have been deployed near Pakistan's National Assembly ahead of the tabling of the no-confidence motion, ANI reported.
No-Confidence Assembly Session Underway
Proceedings of Pakistan's National Assembly began on Sunday, 3 April, to vote on Prime Minister Imran Khan's political survival. However, PM Khan was not in attendance as the session began.
No Confidence Motion Against Pakistan PM Disallowed
The Pakistan National Assembly Speaker disallowed the no-trust motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, citing a security threat.
Pak PM Asks President to Dissolve Assemblies, Conduct Fresh Polls
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, in an address to the nation, said that he had written to the President to dissolve the assemblies.
"I have written to the President to dissolve the assemblies. There should be elections in a democratic way. I call upon the people to Pakistan to prepare for elections," he said.
He further congratulated every Pakistani on the Speaker's decision and added, "The no-confidence motion was a foreign conspiracy against us. Pakistan should decide who should govern them."
Pakistan President Dissolves National Assembly
Pakistan President Arif Alvi dissolved the National Assembly on the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan, after a no-confidence motion against his government was disallowed in the National Assembly on Sunday.
'Opposition Not Leaving Parliament, Lawyers Head to SC': PPP
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has said, "Government has violated the Constitution, didn't allow voting on the no-confidence motion. The united opposition is not leaving parliament. Our lawyers are on their way to Supreme Court."
PM Khan To Continue His Duties
Federal Minister for information and Broadcasting Fuwad Hussain has said that the Prime Minister will continue his duties under Article 224 of the Constitution. He added that the Cabinet has been dissolved.
'Elections will be held within 90 Days': I&B MoS
Pakistan Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said that elections will be held within 90 days.
SC Takes Suo-Moto Notice of the Dissolution of the National Assembly
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has taken suo-moto notice of the dissolution of the National Assembly by President Arif Alvi, Pakistan's Dunya News reported.
Omar Sarfraz Cheema Appointed as Punjab Governor
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, Pakistan's PTV News reported.
‘Army Had No Role’ in Today’s Events
Babar Iftikhar, Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations, has said that the Army had "no role" in the dissolution of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
Chief Justice of Pakistan Reaches SC to Review Petitions by Opposition
The Chief Justice of Pakistan reached the Supreme Court to review petitions filed by Opposition lawmakers against the dissolution of the Assembly, Dunya News reported.
SC Hearing on Assembly Dissolution Expected Around 5:30 PM
The hearing by Pakistan's Supreme Court on the dissolution of the National Assembly on Sunday is expected to begin around 5:30 pm IST, Geo News reported.
Dissolution a Violation of Pak's Constitution: Bilawal
Pakistan People's Party chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Sunday that the dissolution of the Assembly was against Pakistan's constitution.
"Government has violated constitution. did not allow voting on no confidence motion. The united opposition is not leaving parliament. Our lawyers are on their way to Supreme Court. We call on ALL institutions to protect, uphold, defend & implement the constitution of Pakistan," he tweeted.
Zardari also said that Prime Minister Imran Khan had been "exposed", and that the Opposition will hold a dharna against the Speaker's decision.
Pakistan's SC Adjourns Hearing on Dissolution of National Assembly Till Tomorrow
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Sunday adjourned the hearing on the dissolution of National Assembly of Pakistan till Monday.