A source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Tuesday that Pakistan's security agencies had not discovered solid proof to back up Prime Minister Imran Khan's claim of a "foreign conspiracy" to destabilise his government.&nbsp;

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and the deputy speaker of the National Assembly said that the National Security Committee, a high body made up of civilian authorities, military and intelligence heads, had confirmed a plan against him.

The official, who is briefed on such matters, said the security agencies had not reached the same conclusion as Imran Khan and had informed him of their position.

Meanwhile, a hearing to determine the constitutionality of Prime Minister Imran Khan's blocking of an opposition effort to depose him has been postponed till Wednesday by Pakistan's Supreme Court, causing political uncertainty in the nuclear-armed Islamic Republic.&nbsp;

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Last week, Imran Khan lost his parliamentary majority, and he was facing a no-confidence vote from a united opposition, which he was anticipated to lose on Sunday.

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The proposal was thrown out by the deputy speaker of parliament, who ruled it was part of a "foreign conspiracy" and unconstitutional.&nbsp;

President Arif Alvi on PM Imran’s directives then dissolved parliament.

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At a public rally, Imran stated last week that the opposition parties were hatching a "foreign-funded plan" to destabilise his government through a vote of no-confidence motion.&nbsp;

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A source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Tuesday that Pakistan's security agencies had not discovered solid proof to back up Prime Minister Imran Khan's claim of a "foreign conspiracy" to destabilise his government.

A source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Tuesday that Pakistan's security agencies had not discovered solid proof to back up Prime Minister Imran Khan's claim of a "foreign conspiracy" to destabilise his government. Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and the deputy speaker of the National Assembly said that the National Security Committee, a high body made up of civilian authorities, military and intelligence heads, had confirmed a plan against him. The official, who is briefed on such matters, said the security agencies had not reached the same conclusion as Imran Khan and had informed him of their position. Meanwhile, a hearing to determine the constitutionality of Prime Minister Imran Khan's blocking of an opposition effort to depose him has been postponed till Wednesday by Pakistan's Supreme Court, causing political uncertainty in the nuclear-armed Islamic Republic. Opinion | 'Im the dim': How Pakistan PM Imran Khan turned out to be a terrible caricature of the champion cricketer Last week, Imran Khan lost his parliamentary majority, and he was facing a no-confidence vote from a united opposition, which he was anticipated to lose on Sunday. Also read | Big blow to Imran Khan: SC says all orders, actions initiated by president, PM subject to court orders The proposal was thrown out by the deputy speaker of parliament, who ruled it was part of a "foreign conspiracy" and unconstitutional. President Arif Alvi on PM Imran’s directives then dissolved parliament. Also read | Fresh elections in 90 days? What's next for Pakistan politics? At a public rally, Imran stated last week that the opposition parties were hatching a "foreign-funded plan" to destabilise his government through a vote of no-confidence motion. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan's security agencies found no credible evidence of ‘foreign plot’ against Imran govt

In the midst of the Islamic Republic's tremendous political instability, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan nominated former Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed for the position of caretaker prime minister on Monday.

Fawad Chaudhry, Pakistan's former information and law minister, tweeted the news.

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According to Pakistani media reports, Gulzar's proposal comes after President Arif Alvi requested recommendations for the appointment of a caretaker prime minister in letters to Prime Minister Imran Khan and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif.

On Sunday, Qasim Suri, the National Assembly's Deputy Speaker, denied a no-trust resolution against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) administration, declaring it a violation of Article 5 of the country's Constitution.

Following this, President Arif Alvi, at Prime Minister Imran Khan's request, dissolved the Assembly.

According to authorities, new elections will be held within the next 90 days.&nbsp;

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The Supreme Court started hearings on a suo-moto notice issued by Dy Speaker Qasim Suri against a no-confidence motion, with Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Ata Bandial stating that an appropriate order would be issued on the subject.

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The President clarified the situation by saying that Imran Khan would remain Prime Minister till a caretaker PM is appointed.

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In the midst of the Islamic Republic's tremendous political instability, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan nominated former Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed for the position of caretaker prime minister on Monday.

In the midst of the Islamic Republic's tremendous political instability, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan nominated former Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed for the position of caretaker prime minister on Monday. Fawad Chaudhry, Pakistan's former information and law minister, tweeted the news. According to Pakistani media reports, Gulzar's proposal comes after President Arif Alvi requested recommendations for the appointment of a caretaker prime minister in letters to Prime Minister Imran Khan and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif. On Sunday, Qasim Suri, the National Assembly's Deputy Speaker, denied a no-trust resolution against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) administration, declaring it a violation of Article 5 of the country's Constitution. Following this, President Arif Alvi, at Prime Minister Imran Khan's request, dissolved the Assembly. According to authorities, new elections will be held within the next 90 days. Also read | Fresh elections in 90 days? What's next for Pakistan politics? The Supreme Court started hearings on a suo-moto notice issued by Dy Speaker Qasim Suri against a no-confidence motion, with Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Ata Bandial stating that an appropriate order would be issued on the subject. Also read | 'Im the dim': How Pakistan PM Imran Khan turned out to be a terrible caricature of the champion cricketer The President clarified the situation by saying that Imran Khan would remain Prime Minister till a caretaker PM is appointed. Mr. Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi, shall continue as Prime Minister till the appointment of caretaker Prime Minister under Article 224 A (4) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. — The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) April 3, 2022 × Watch | Pakistan political turmoil: 'Imran Khan has plunged entire country into a crisis,' says Gul Bukhari (With inputs from agencies)

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