Pakistan Supreme Court has taken a Suo Moto notice of assembly dissolution. Earlier, the speaker had dismissed a no-confidence motion against the Imran Khan government.

Imran Khan: People of Pakistan to choose the fate of the nation

<p>The ongoing political drama in Pakistan has become fodder for memes on social media forums as netizens have come up with hilarious jibes to define the political crisis&nbsp;in the South Asian nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday (April 3), the country's Prime Minister Imran Khan somehow managed to avoid voting in the parliament, which was meant to oust him from power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The opposition parties gathered with a motion of no confidence in Khan's government, but the assembly deputy speaker of the parliament refused to accept it.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>OPINION&nbsp; |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/new-polls-interim-govt-or-army-rule-pm-imran-khan-plunges-pakistan-into-constitutional-crisis-467929">New polls, interim govt, or Army rule? PM Imran Khan plunges Pakistan into constitutional crisis</a></strong></p>

<p>The political drama has been going on for the past couple of weeks as Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) lost its majority in the 342-member assembly last week. It has been understood that more than a dozen PTI members had indicated they would cross the floor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was expected to lose but now, going as per the political developments in the country, a potential constitutional battle has been set up.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>OPINION |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/im-the-dim-how-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-turned-out-to-be-a-terrible-caricature-of-the-champion-cricketer-467848">&nbsp;'Im the dim': How Pakistan PM Imran Khan turned out to be a terrible caricature of the champion cricketer</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, the political chaos has left netizens to come up with funny memes. Netizens have also targetted Shehbaz Sharif, who was tipped to replace Imran Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Check out some of the memes here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Imran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Imran</a> ka letter 😂 <a href="https://t.co/wHDuEhyeHF">pic.twitter.com/wHDuEhyeHF</a></p>
— Aizaz Ahmad Khalil (@therealaizaz_99) <a href="https://twitter.com/therealaizaz_99/status/1508425537735348227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Imran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Imran</a> khan Today ... <a href="https://t.co/xhbwCc13tb">pic.twitter.com/xhbwCc13tb</a></p>
— Ahmad Mughal (@Ahmadmughalap) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ahmadmughalap/status/1509072555998601217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> Vs <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USA</a><br />
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1. Man of the match <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QasimSuri?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QasimSuri</a><br />
2. Man of the series <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImranKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImranKhan</a><br />
3. Master blaster <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FawadChaudhry?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FawadChaudhry</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SupremeCourt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SupremeCourt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Elections2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Elections2022</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImranKhanPrimeMinister?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImranKhanPrimeMinister</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/surprise?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#surprise</a> <a href="https://t.co/NmrBv00VnC">pic.twitter.com/NmrBv00VnC</a></p>
— Haider Rajput (@Rajputblogs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rajputblogs/status/1510540775356051459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Clean bowled. Lesson to the external conspirators focus on your own countries. Lesson to Pakistans sellouts never think Allah is not with the truthful ones. <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImranKhanPrimeMinister?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImranKhanPrimeMinister</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImranKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImranKhan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IstandwithImranKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IstandwithImranKhan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoConfidenceMotion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoConfidenceMotion</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PakistanZindabad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PakistanZindabad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Imran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Imran</a> <a href="https://t.co/mfdNlwdrZz">pic.twitter.com/mfdNlwdrZz</a></p>
— Anira Khokhar 🇬🇧🇵🇰 (@anira_khokhar) <a href="https://twitter.com/anira_khokhar/status/1510533917543129091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">No confidence motion be like<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoConfidenceMotion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoConfidenceMotion</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Surprise?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Surprise</a> <a href="https://t.co/aDKOkF7a2E">pic.twitter.com/aDKOkF7a2E</a></p>
— MOLANA SAHB (@shery_malikk) <a href="https://twitter.com/shery_malikk/status/1510521128523120643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Platelets Down Again 😂<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoConfidenceMotion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoConfidenceMotion</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShahbazSharif?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShahbazSharif</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/surprise?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#surprise</a> <a href="https://t.co/LejXN48UI9">pic.twitter.com/LejXN48UI9</a></p>
— Imran Khan (@ImraanRiaazkhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImraanRiaazkhan/status/1510529258959118336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Feeling sad for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShahbazSharif?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShahbazSharif</a> with 11 other parties 😂🤣<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/surprise?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#surprise</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoConfidenceMotion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoConfidenceMotion</a> <a href="https://t.co/imTZqBlAmZ">pic.twitter.com/imTZqBlAmZ</a></p>
— Malik Shoujaat 🇵🇰 (@Malok_Shoujaat) <a href="https://twitter.com/Malok_Shoujaat/status/1510529001684713479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Out of context 💀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/meme?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#meme</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImranKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImranKhan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PDM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PDM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoConfidenceMotion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoConfidenceMotion</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImranKhanPrimeMinister?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImranKhanPrimeMinister</a> <a href="https://t.co/PBi2c81siQ">pic.twitter.com/PBi2c81siQ</a></p>
— Memes By Pakistan 🇵🇰 (@MemesByPakistan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MemesByPakistan/status/1510538090284126211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Haters gonna say that this meme was created for IMRAN KHAN. 😖😁😁😁 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> <a href="https://t.co/DAYYMppBvA">pic.twitter.com/DAYYMppBvA</a></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, Imran Khan, during a televised address to the nation, called for fresh elections after the national assembly of the country was dissolved and a no-confidence motion against Khan was blocked.</p>

<p>Dissolution of the national assembly means fresh elections must be held in the country within three months. Pakistan's State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib said that fresh elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to his official Twitter handle, Habib made the announcement, although a final decision will come from the president of Pakistan and the election commission.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Pakistan opposition leader Khawaja Asif in an exclusive conversation with WION</strong></p>

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The ongoing political drama in Pakistan has become fodder for memes on social media forums as netizens have come up with hilarious jibes to define the political crisis in the South Asian nation.

The ongoing political drama in Pakistan has become fodder for memes on social media forums as netizens have come up with hilarious jibes to define the political crisis in the South Asian nation. On Sunday (April 3), the country's Prime Minister Imran Khan somehow managed to avoid voting in the parliament, which was meant to oust him from power. The opposition parties gathered with a motion of no confidence in Khan's government, but the assembly deputy speaker of the parliament refused to accept it. OPINION | New polls, interim govt, or Army rule? PM Imran Khan plunges Pakistan into constitutional crisis The political drama has been going on for the past couple of weeks as Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) lost its majority in the 342-member assembly last week. It has been understood that more than a dozen PTI members had indicated they would cross the floor. The cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was expected to lose but now, going as per the political developments in the country, a potential constitutional battle has been set up. OPINION | 'Im the dim': How Pakistan PM Imran Khan turned out to be a terrible caricature of the champion cricketer Meanwhile, the political chaos has left netizens to come up with funny memes. Netizens have also targetted Shehbaz Sharif, who was tipped to replace Imran Khan. Check out some of the memes here: #Imran ka letter 😂 pic.twitter.com/wHDuEhyeHF — Aizaz Ahmad Khalil (@therealaizaz_99) March 28, 2022 × #Imran khan Today ... pic.twitter.com/xhbwCc13tb — Ahmad Mughal (@Ahmadmughalap) March 30, 2022 × #Pakistan Vs #USA Today Match summary 1. Man of the match #QasimSuri 2. Man of the series #ImranKhan 3. Master blaster #FawadChaudhry#SupremeCourt #Elections2022 #ImranKhanPrimeMinister #surprise pic.twitter.com/NmrBv00VnC — Haider Rajput (@Rajputblogs) April 3, 2022 × Clean bowled. Lesson to the external conspirators focus on your own countries. Lesson to Pakistans sellouts never think Allah is not with the truthful ones. @ImranKhanPTI#ImranKhanPrimeMinister #ImranKhan #IstandwithImranKhan #NoConfidenceMotion #PakistanZindabad #Imran pic.twitter.com/mfdNlwdrZz — Anira Khokhar 🇬🇧🇵🇰 (@anira_khokhar) April 3, 2022 × No confidence motion be like#NoConfidenceMotion #Surprise pic.twitter.com/aDKOkF7a2E — MOLANA SAHB (@shery_malikk) April 3, 2022 × Platelets Down Again 😂#NoConfidenceMotion#ShahbazSharif#surprise pic.twitter.com/LejXN48UI9 — Imran Khan (@ImraanRiaazkhan) April 3, 2022 × Feeling sad for #ShahbazSharif with 11 other parties 😂🤣#surprise | #NoConfidenceMotion pic.twitter.com/imTZqBlAmZ — Malik Shoujaat 🇵🇰 (@Malok_Shoujaat) April 3, 2022 × Out of context 💀#Pakistan #meme #ImranKhan #PDM #NoConfidenceMotion #ImranKhanPrimeMinister pic.twitter.com/PBi2c81siQ — Memes By Pakistan 🇵🇰 (@MemesByPakistan) April 3, 2022 × Haters gonna say that this meme was created for IMRAN KHAN. 😖😁😁😁 #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/DAYYMppBvA — Fayaaz Takkar♐ (@fayaaz_takkar_) April 3, 2022 × Meanwhile, Imran Khan, during a televised address to the nation, called for fresh elections after the national assembly of the country was dissolved and a no-confidence motion against Khan was blocked. Dissolution of the national assembly means fresh elections must be held in the country within three months. Pakistan's State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib said that fresh elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days. Taking to his official Twitter handle, Habib made the announcement, although a final decision will come from the president of Pakistan and the election commission. WATCH | Pakistan opposition leader Khawaja Asif in an exclusive conversation with WION ×

Today's match summary in memes: Netizens find the funniest ways to describe Pakistan political drama

Opposition parties in Pakistan staged protest in the National Assembly and the political battle has once again reached the door of Supreme Court. Former Pakistan High commissioner to India Abdul Basit speaks to WION on the current Pak political crisis.

Former Pakistan High commissioner to India Abdul Basit speaks to WION on the Pak political crisis

While the no confidence vote is underway today, the last few days have shown that PM Imran Khan has a loyal base at home as on his one command his supporters appear out of thin air. WION's principal correspondent Anas Mallick brings us more on this.

No-Confidence vote today: Is public support enough for Imran Khan to retain power?

Cricketer, Playboy, Politician, Imran Khan PTI has taken many avatars in his lifetime. As he faces the biggest challenge of his political career, Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you the story of his making, rise to power & downfall.

Gravitas Plus: The many shades of Imran Khan

While the no confidence vote is underway today, the last few days have shown that PM Imran Khan has a loyal base at home as on his one command his supporters appear out of thin air.

Hundred of PTI workers protest in Karachi, high security in Islamabad ahead of no confidence vote

Imran Khan led government removes Punjab Governor Mohammad Sarwar on the day of CM vote. Omar Sarfaraz Cheema takes oath as new governor.

Imran Khan led government removes Punjab Governor on the day of CM vote

Opposition parties in Pakistan staged protest in the National Assembly and the political battle has once again reached the door of Supreme Court.

Pakistan Political Crisis: Opposition takes the fight to Supreme Court against Imran Khan

Pakistan Supreme Court takes Suo Moto notice of assembly dissolution. Earlier, the speaker had dismissed a no-confidence motion against the Imran Khan government.

Pakistan Political crisis continues as Supreme Court takes Suo Moto notice of assembly dissolution

<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, during a televised address to the nation, called for fresh elections after the national assembly of the country was dissolved and a no-confidence motion against Khan was blocked on Sunday (April 3).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dissolution of the national assembly means fresh elections must be held in the country within three months. Pakistan's State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib said that fresh elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to his official Twitter handle, Habib made the announcement, although a final decision will come from the president of Pakistan and the election commission.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>OPINION&nbsp; | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/new-polls-interim-govt-or-army-rule-pm-imran-khan-plunges-pakistan-into-constitutional-crisis-467929">New polls, interim govt, or Army rule? PM Imran Khan plunges Pakistan into constitutional crisis</a></strong></p>

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<p>On the day it was expected that PM Khan will be ousted from power, the country's assembly deputy speaker refused to accept a motion of no confidence in the government, which was presented by the opposition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Minutes after the no-confidence motion was rejected, Khan addressed the nation and reiterated that there had been "foreign interference" in Pakistan's democratic institutions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Calling for a "democratic" way to resolve the crisis, Khan said, "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."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>OPINION |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/im-the-dim-how-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-turned-out-to-be-a-terrible-caricature-of-the-champion-cricketer-467848">&nbsp;'Im the dim': How Pakistan PM Imran Khan turned out to be a terrible caricature of the champion cricketer</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;From political to a constitutional crisis: Political slugfest in Pakistan peaks</strong></p>

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<p>On the other hand, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, head of the opposition Pakistan People's Party, told reporters, "We are also moving to the Supreme Court today."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shehbaz Sharif, who is tipped to replace Imran Khan, referred to the parliamentary block as "nothing short of high treason". On his Twitter handle, he said, "There will be consequences for blatant and brazen violation of the Constitution."&nbsp;</p>

<p>It's still uncertain what will happen next but the opposition said they would petition the courts, arguing the constitution had been violated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by news agency AFP, Shehbaz Sharif said, "This day will be remembered as a black day in Pakistan's constitutional history."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the country's Army has distanced itself from the political drama, clearing the air over alleged involvement in Sunday's developments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by news agency Reuters, Major General Babar Iftikhar, the head of the military's public relations wing, said: "Army has nothing to do with the political process."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Imran Khan has been accused of failing to revive the economy and crackdown on corruption.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, during a televised address to the nation, called for fresh elections after the national assembly of the country was dissolved and a no-confidence motion against Khan was blocked on Sunday (April 3).

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, during a televised address to the nation, called for fresh elections after the national assembly of the country was dissolved and a no-confidence motion against Khan was blocked on Sunday (April 3). Dissolution of the national assembly means fresh elections must be held in the country within three months. Pakistan's State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib said that fresh elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days. Taking to his official Twitter handle, Habib made the announcement, although a final decision will come from the president of Pakistan and the election commission. OPINION | New polls, interim govt, or Army rule? PM Imran Khan plunges Pakistan into constitutional crisis New elections will be held in 90 days — Farrukh Habib (@FarrukhHabibISF) April 3, 2022 × On the day it was expected that PM Khan will be ousted from power, the country's assembly deputy speaker refused to accept a motion of no confidence in the government, which was presented by the opposition. Minutes after the no-confidence motion was rejected, Khan addressed the nation and reiterated that there had been "foreign interference" in Pakistan's democratic institutions. Calling for a "democratic" way to resolve the crisis, Khan said, "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." OPINION | 'Im the dim': How Pakistan PM Imran Khan turned out to be a terrible caricature of the champion cricketer WATCH | From political to a constitutional crisis: Political slugfest in Pakistan peaks × On the other hand, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, head of the opposition Pakistan People's Party, told reporters, "We are also moving to the Supreme Court today." Shehbaz Sharif, who is tipped to replace Imran Khan, referred to the parliamentary block as "nothing short of high treason". On his Twitter handle, he said, "There will be consequences for blatant and brazen violation of the Constitution." It's still uncertain what will happen next but the opposition said they would petition the courts, arguing the constitution had been violated. As quoted by news agency AFP, Shehbaz Sharif said, "This day will be remembered as a black day in Pakistan's constitutional history." Meanwhile, the country's Army has distanced itself from the political drama, clearing the air over alleged involvement in Sunday's developments. As quoted by news agency Reuters, Major General Babar Iftikhar, the head of the military's public relations wing, said: "Army has nothing to do with the political process." Imran Khan has been accused of failing to revive the economy and crackdown on corruption. (With inputs from agencies)

Fresh elections in 90 days? What's next for Pakistan politics?

From political to a constitutional crisis: Political slugfest in Pakistan peaks

Pakistan Supreme Court takes Suo Moto notice of assembly dissolution

Opposition party in Pakistan staged protest in the National Assembly and the political battle has once again reached the door of Supreme Court.

Political Battle in Pakistan again at the door of Supreme Court, Opposition stages protest

Joint Opposition held a parallel session and chooses its speaker in Pakistan Assembly after the house was adjourned by the Deputy Speaker.

Joint Opposition holds a unprecedented parallel session in Pakistan Assembly

In the latest development, Pakistani president Arif Alvi on the advice of the Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has announced that he has dissolved the national assembly. With this, Pakistani prime minister has also called for early snap elections.

Pakistan President dissolves national assembly as PM Imran Khan calls for early elections

Amid the high intense political drama in Pakistan, the opposition held a 'parallel session' in the national assembly post adjournment. Earlier, the speaker had dismissed a no-confidence motion against the Imran Khan government.

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Deputy Speaker of National Assembly in Pakistan dismissed the no-confidence vote against Imran Khan led government. Opposition is in disbelief and has decided to move the Supreme Court against the ruling.

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Deputy Speaker of Pakistan Assembly rubbishes no confidence vote against Imran Khan government calling it unconstitutional.

Dy Speaker of Pakistan Assembly rubbishes no-confidence vote against Imran Khan government

<p>In a day of swift drama, Pakistan's president dissolved its parliament on Sunday on the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan, who asked for fresh elections in a TV address just as the National Assembly deputy speaker dismissed a no-trust session against the government as unconstitutional.</p>

<p>President Arif Alvi's move came moments after Khan said in his address to the nation, “I call upon the people of Pakistan to prepare for elections.”</p>

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<p>His remarks came almost simultaneously as Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri dismissed the no-confidence motion against Khan-led PTI government as "unconstitutional".&nbsp;</p>

<p>In yet another bizarre, unprecedented scene, the opposition 'chose' a Speaker, Ayaz Sadiq, and held its parallel session in parliament.</p>

<p>Suri himself was filling in for Speaker Asad Qaiser, against whom the opposition had submitted a no-confidence motion just hours before the session started.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Pakistan deputy speaker dissolves assembly session</strong></p>

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<p>Fawad Choudhury, information minister in the government who earlier slammed in parliament the no-trust move as a "foreign conspiracy", tweeted that Khan would continue as prime minister till elections are held, adding that the cabinet was dissolved.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Prime Minister will continue his duties under Article 224 of the Constitution. The Cabinet has been dissolved," he tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opposition members shouted slogans inside the parliament, while supporters of Khan were arrested and removed from the Parliament House premises.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan People's Party leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the united opposition will stage a sit-in inside the National Assembly and its lawyers will challenge the move by Khan in the Supreme Court.</p>

<p>Security has been made tight both in Islamabad and other cities and large gatherings banned in the capital.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court had banned earlier any gatherings inside the so-called Red Zone, a high-security area in the capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Junior minister for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib tweeted that fresh elections will be held in 90 days, but it remains to be seen if that's possible, given the opposition's legal challenge.</p>


In a day of swift drama, Pakistan's president dissolved its parliament on Sunday on the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan, who asked for fresh elections in a TV address just as the National Assembly deputy speaker dismissed a no-trust session against the government as unconstitutional.

In a day of swift drama, Pakistan's president dissolved its parliament on Sunday on the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan, who asked for fresh elections in a TV address just as the National Assembly deputy speaker dismissed a no-trust session against the government as unconstitutional. President Arif Alvi's move came moments after Khan said in his address to the nation, “I call upon the people of Pakistan to prepare for elections.” Also Read: Imran's dramatic TV speech amid no-confidence motion His remarks came almost simultaneously as Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri dismissed the no-confidence motion against Khan-led PTI government as "unconstitutional". In yet another bizarre, unprecedented scene, the opposition 'chose' a Speaker, Ayaz Sadiq, and held its parallel session in parliament. Suri himself was filling in for Speaker Asad Qaiser, against whom the opposition had submitted a no-confidence motion just hours before the session started. Watch: Pakistan deputy speaker dissolves assembly session Fawad Choudhury, information minister in the government who earlier slammed in parliament the no-trust move as a "foreign conspiracy", tweeted that Khan would continue as prime minister till elections are held, adding that the cabinet was dissolved. "The Prime Minister will continue his duties under Article 224 of the Constitution. The Cabinet has been dissolved," he tweeted. Opposition members shouted slogans inside the parliament, while supporters of Khan were arrested and removed from the Parliament House premises. Pakistan People's Party leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the united opposition will stage a sit-in inside the National Assembly and its lawyers will challenge the move by Khan in the Supreme Court. Security has been made tight both in Islamabad and other cities and large gatherings banned in the capital. The Supreme Court had banned earlier any gatherings inside the so-called Red Zone, a high-security area in the capital. Junior minister for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib tweeted that fresh elections will be held in 90 days, but it remains to be seen if that's possible, given the opposition's legal challenge.

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In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan's deputy Speaker on Sunday dismissed the no-trust motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan amid uproar in Parliament PM Imran Khan addressed the nation as the National Assembly was in session. The Pakistan Prime Minister said, "I have sent advice to the President to dissolve assembly."

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<p>In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan's deputy Speaker on Sunday dismissed the no-trust motion against Pakistan&nbsp;Prime Minister Imran Khan amid uproar in Parliament</p>

<p>Imran Khan addressed the nation&nbsp;from PM's house in Islamabad as the National Assembly was in session. The Pakistan Prime Minister said, "I have sent advice to the President to dissolve the Assembly."</p>

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<p>The Pakistan prime minister said the deputy Speaker had "rejected the attempt of changing the regime and the foreign conspiracy".</p>

<p>In a short address to the nation, Imran said: "I want to say -&nbsp;do not worry,&nbsp;God is watching over Pakistan."</p>

<p>"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," the Pakistan prime minister told the nation.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Opposition destabilising nation, says Pak's foreign minister</strong></p>

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<p>Imran asserted that billions of rupees were being spent to "buy" lawmakers as the opposition parties erupted in Parliament against the Speaker's move.</p>

<p>PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari however said the Speaker's ruling was "unconstitutional".</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan's deputy Speaker on Sunday dismissed the no-trust motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan amid uproar in Parliament Imran Khan addressed the nation from PM's house in Islamabad as the National Assembly was in session.

In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan's deputy Speaker on Sunday dismissed the no-trust motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan amid uproar in Parliament Imran Khan addressed the nation from PM's house in Islamabad as the National Assembly was in session. The Pakistan Prime Minister said, "I have sent advice to the President to dissolve the Assembly." Also Read | LIVE: Pakistan Parliament no-confidence motion - as it happens The Pakistan prime minister said the deputy Speaker had "rejected the attempt of changing the regime and the foreign conspiracy". In a short address to the nation, Imran said: "I want to say - do not worry, God is watching over Pakistan." "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," the Pakistan prime minister told the nation. Watch: Opposition destabilising nation, says Pak's foreign minister Imran asserted that billions of rupees were being spent to "buy" lawmakers as the opposition parties erupted in Parliament against the Speaker's move. PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari however said the Speaker's ruling was "unconstitutional". (With inputs from Agencies)

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<p>As a no-confidence motion is going to be held in the National Assembly on Sunday, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has claimed his "life is in danger" on Friday, an ANI report citing local media said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with ARY News, Khan said, "Let me inform my nation that my life is at risk too, they have also planned for my character assassination. Not only myself but my wife too." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Opposition is playing in foreign hands, said the PM.&nbsp;He is looking to save his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in the no-confidence vote. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan said that the "establishment" has given him three options, including the no-confidence motion, resignation from post, or fresh elections, ARY News reported. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Final countdown for Pak PM: Imran Khan's public outcry against opposition</strong></p>

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<p>Talking about the options presented by the Opposition to him, the PM said that he does not think he should talk to people, such as Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"If we survive (the no-confidence vote), we cannot of course work with these turncoats (who left PTI to join opposition), early elections are the best option, I will urge my nation to give me simple majority so that I won't have to do compromises," Khan said. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


As a no-confidence motion is going to be held in the National Assembly on Sunday, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has claimed his "life is in danger" on Friday, an ANI report citing local media said.

As a no-confidence motion is going to be held in the National Assembly on Sunday, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has claimed his "life is in danger" on Friday, an ANI report citing local media said. In an interview with ARY News, Khan said, "Let me inform my nation that my life is at risk too, they have also planned for my character assassination. Not only myself but my wife too." Also Read: Official protest lodged with US embassy, Imran Khan tells Pakistani media The Opposition is playing in foreign hands, said the PM. He is looking to save his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in the no-confidence vote. Khan said that the "establishment" has given him three options, including the no-confidence motion, resignation from post, or fresh elections, ARY News reported. Watch: Final countdown for Pak PM: Imran Khan's public outcry against opposition × Talking about the options presented by the Opposition to him, the PM said that he does not think he should talk to people, such as Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif. "If we survive (the no-confidence vote), we cannot of course work with these turncoats (who left PTI to join opposition), early elections are the best option, I will urge my nation to give me simple majority so that I won't have to do compromises," Khan said. (With inputs from agencies)

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