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

Imran Khan will continue to dispose of his duties as the prime minister, Pakistan President Arif Alvi said hours after the cricketer-turned-politician was de-notified as PM by the cabinet secretary.

Under Article 224 A of the Pakistan Constitution, Khan will dispose of his duties as the PM until an interim/caretaker premiere 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,” Alvi said in a tweet.

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However, under Article 224 of the constitution, Imran Khan can continue as the prime minister for 15 days till the appointment of a caretaker prime minister, Geo News reported.

Even if Imran Khan continues to be the prime minister for those days, he cannot take decisions that an elected head of the government is supposed to take.

Imran Khan was officially been removed from the Prime Minister's&nbsp;Office of Pakistan, a statement from the cabinet secretary said on Sunday.

"Consequent upon the dissolution of Pakistan Assembly by the President of Pakistan in terms of Article 58(1) read with Article 48(1) of the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan vide Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, dated 3rd April 2022, Mr Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi ceased to hold the office of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, with immediate effect," the government statement read.

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Earlier in the day, Khan had advised President Arif Alvi to dissolve the lower house of the Parliament after a no-confidence vote was rejected by deputy speaker Qasim Suri. He also called for a snap election&nbsp;which is slated to take place within 90 days.

The opposition leaders then approached the Supreme Court after their no-confidence motion was declared "unconstitutional" by the deputy speaker.&nbsp;

The top court, while accepting their petition, issued notices to the president and Imran Khan and declared that all of their actions and orders regarding the dissolution of National Assembly are&nbsp;subjected to the court’s ruling.

The top court will resume its hearing on Monday afternoon.

Meanwhile, hours after the no-confidence motion was rejected, he held&nbsp;a meeting of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders in Islamabad where he continued to make his earlier claim of "foreign conspiracy" to oust his government.

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He said that during the National Security Committee's meeting, the country's highest security body, he was informed of a foreign interference in&nbsp;the internal politics of Pakistan through the no-trust motion.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

He then claimed that Lu, the top American official dealing with South Asia in the US State Department, was involved in the ‘foreign conspiracy' to topple his government.

Opposition leaders and the had US dismissed Khan's allegations.

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Imran Khan will continue to dispose of his duties as the prime minister, Pakistan President Arif Alvi said hours after the cricketer-turned-politician was de-notified as PM by the cabinet secretary.

Imran Khan will continue to dispose of his duties as the prime minister, Pakistan President Arif Alvi said hours after the cricketer-turned-politician was de-notified as PM by the cabinet secretary. Under Article 224 A of the Pakistan Constitution, Khan will dispose of his duties as the PM until an interim/caretaker premiere 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,” Alvi said in a tweet. 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 × However, under Article 224 of the constitution, Imran Khan can continue as the prime minister for 15 days till the appointment of a caretaker prime minister, Geo News reported. Even if Imran Khan continues to be the prime minister for those days, he cannot take decisions that an elected head of the government is supposed to take. Imran Khan was officially been removed from the Prime Minister's Office of Pakistan, a statement from the cabinet secretary said on Sunday. "Consequent upon the dissolution of Pakistan Assembly by the President of Pakistan in terms of Article 58(1) read with Article 48(1) of the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan vide Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, dated 3rd April 2022, Mr Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi ceased to hold the office of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, with immediate effect," the government statement read. Also read | Fresh elections in 90 days? What's next for Pakistan politics? Earlier in the day, Khan had advised President Arif Alvi to dissolve the lower house of the Parliament after a no-confidence vote was rejected by deputy speaker Qasim Suri. He also called for a snap election which is slated to take place within 90 days. The opposition leaders then approached the Supreme Court after their no-confidence motion was declared "unconstitutional" by the deputy speaker. The top court, while accepting their petition, issued notices to the president and Imran Khan and declared that all of their actions and orders regarding the dissolution of National Assembly are subjected to the court’s ruling. The top court will resume its hearing on Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, hours after the no-confidence motion was rejected, he held a meeting of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders in Islamabad where he continued to make his earlier claim of "foreign conspiracy" to oust his government. Also read | Big blow to Imran Khan: SC says all orders, actions initiated by president, PM subject to court orders He said that during the National Security Committee's meeting, the country's highest security body, he was informed of a foreign interference in the internal politics of Pakistan through the no-trust motion. He then claimed that Lu, the top American official dealing with South Asia in the US State Department, was involved in the ‘foreign conspiracy' to topple his government. Opposition leaders and the had US dismissed Khan's allegations. Watch | Former Pakistan High commissioner to India Abdul Basit speaks to WION on the Pak political crisis (With inputs from agencies)

Imran Khan to continue as Pakistan prime minister until caretaker PM is appointed

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)

Pakistan's political crisis: Imran Khan nominates former CJP Gulzar Ahmed as caretaker PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan continued his attack on the opposition party members who criticised him for calling snap elections, saying that he was “astonished” with their responses for dissolving the lower house of the parliament.

Calling out Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman, who called Khan a "fraud" after a no-confidence motion was dismissed, the prime minister said, “Astonished by reaction of PDM to our calling for general elections. They have been crying hoarse abt how our govt has failed &amp; lost the support of the ppl so why the fear of elections now? Democrats go to the ppl for support. (sic)”

Recalling the claims made earlier, Khan took to Twitter to say that the opposition parties “have been crying hoarse about how our govt has failed [and] lost the support of the [people]", adding, "why the fear of elections now?”

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“Democrats go to the [people] for support,” he wrote, urging them to come to terms with the new political development.

Earlier, National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri termed the no-confidence motion against the PM “unconstitutional”, saying that it was backed by “foreign powers”.

The opposition parties then approached the Supreme Court, which has said that the orders and actions of the PM and the president regarding the dissolution of Parliament are subjected to its ruling.

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The SC will resume the hearing today (Monday) afternoon.

Meanwhile, Khan also continued with his earlier rhetoric that the “foreign powers” are plotting to overthrow his government.

“Ok I'm taking the name of US, the conspiracy has been hatched with the help of America to remove me,” PM Imran had said on Saturday while addressing the participants of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf parliamentary party in Islamabad.

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Khan claimed&nbsp;that the US is leading a conspiracy to remove him because of his criticism of US policy and other foreign policy decisions he has taken.

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan continued his attack on the opposition party members who criticised him for calling snap elections, saying that he was “astonished” with their responses for dissolving the lower house of the parliament.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan continued his attack on the opposition party members who criticised him for calling snap elections, saying that he was “astonished” with their responses for dissolving the lower house of the parliament. Calling out Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman, who called Khan a "fraud" after a no-confidence motion was dismissed, the prime minister said, “Astonished by reaction of PDM to our calling for general elections. They have been crying hoarse abt how our govt has failed & lost the support of the ppl so why the fear of elections now? Democrats go to the ppl for support. (sic)” Recalling the claims made earlier, Khan took to Twitter to say that the opposition parties “have been crying hoarse about how our govt has failed [and] lost the support of the [people]", adding, "why the fear of elections now?” Astonished by reaction of PDM to our calling for general elections. They have been crying hoarse abt how our govt has failed & lost support of the ppl so why the fear of elections now? Democrats go to the ppl for support. — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 3, 2022 × “Democrats go to the [people] for support,” he wrote, urging them to come to terms with the new political development. Earlier, National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri termed the no-confidence motion against the PM “unconstitutional”, saying that it was backed by “foreign powers”. The opposition parties then approached the Supreme Court, which has said that the orders and actions of the PM and the president regarding the dissolution of Parliament are subjected to its ruling. Also read | Imran Khan to continue as Pakistan prime minister until caretaker PM is appointed The SC will resume the hearing today (Monday) afternoon. Meanwhile, Khan also continued with his earlier rhetoric that the “foreign powers” are plotting to overthrow his government. “Ok I'm taking the name of US, the conspiracy has been hatched with the help of America to remove me,” PM Imran had said on Saturday while addressing the participants of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf parliamentary party in Islamabad. Also read | Fresh elections in 90 days? What's next for Pakistan politics? Khan claimed that the US is leading a conspiracy to remove him because of his criticism of US policy and other foreign policy decisions he has taken. Watch | Imran Khan: People of Pakistan to choose the fate of the nation (With inputs from agencies)

‘Why fear elections now?’: Imran Khan’s barb at opposition after outcry over snap polls announcement

Pakistan’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial took cognizance of the prevailing political situation, wherein the National Assembly’s deputy speaker controversially rejected the no-confidence motion and the lower house was subsequently dissolved following the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Chief Justice Bandial arrived at the apex court in Islamabad, which was opened on a Sunday in view of Sunday’s political turmoil.

The court issued&nbsp;notice to Attorney General Khalid Jawed Khan&nbsp;to explain the government's constitutional position for invoking article 5 of the constitution under which&nbsp;Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly&nbsp;Qasim Suri&nbsp;dismissed the opposition’s no-confidence motion against the prime minister.

During the hearing, Justice Bandial said, "The acts of the prime minister and president will be subjected to the courts ruling."

It means that the court will decide&nbsp;whether the president's order to dissolve&nbsp;the National Assembly is valid or not.&nbsp;Moreover, the court has made President Arif Alvi&nbsp;party to the hearing.

"All orders and actions initiated by the prime minister and president regarding the dissolution of the National Assembly will be subject to the court's order," the court said.

The opposition leaders filed a petition in the court seeking its directions hours after National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri termed the no-confidence motion filed by them as “unconstitutional”.

The petition sought to cancel the deputy speaker’s ruling, asking the top court to direct the speaker to convene the session at the earliest.

Moreover, they have also filed petition against President Arif Alvi, PM Imran Khan, Speaker NA Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri for violating the Constitution.

According to Geo News, a special bench of the top court will hear the matter.

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In a stunning move, Khan announced fresh elections when the National Assembly was discussing no-confidence motion against his government.

He said that the president has been advised to dissolve the assemblies, asking his supporters to prepare for the upcoming elections which is slated to be held in 90 days.

"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," he was quoted as saying.

Pakistan’s information minister Fawad Chaudhry in a tweet said that the cabinet had been dissolved and added that Khan would continue his duties as PM under Article 224 of the constitution.

Article 224 states, "A general election to the National Assembly or a Provincial Assembly shall be held within a period of sixty days immediately following the day on which the term of the Assembly is due to expire, unless the Assembly has been sooner dissolved, and the results of the election shall be declared not later than fourteen days before that day."

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Pakistan’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial took cognizance of the prevailing political situation, wherein the National Assembly’s deputy speaker controversially rejected the no-confidence motion and the lower house was subsequently dissolved following the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Pakistan’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial took cognizance of the prevailing political situation, wherein the National Assembly’s deputy speaker controversially rejected the no-confidence motion and the lower house was subsequently dissolved following the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Chief Justice Bandial arrived at the apex court in Islamabad, which was opened on a Sunday in view of Sunday’s political turmoil. The court issued notice to Attorney General Khalid Jawed Khan to explain the government's constitutional position for invoking article 5 of the constitution under which Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Qasim Suri dismissed the opposition’s no-confidence motion against the prime minister. During the hearing, Justice Bandial said, "The acts of the prime minister and president will be subjected to the courts ruling." It means that the court will decide whether the president's order to dissolve the National Assembly is valid or not. Moreover, the court has made President Arif Alvi party to the hearing. "All orders and actions initiated by the prime minister and president regarding the dissolution of the National Assembly will be subject to the court's order," the court said. The opposition leaders filed a petition in the court seeking its directions hours after National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri termed the no-confidence motion filed by them as “unconstitutional”. The petition sought to cancel the deputy speaker’s ruling, asking the top court to direct the speaker to convene the session at the earliest. Moreover, they have also filed petition against President Arif Alvi, PM Imran Khan, Speaker NA Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri for violating the Constitution. According to Geo News, a special bench of the top court will hear the matter. Also read | Pak military has nothing to do with whatever happened today, says DG ISPR In a stunning move, Khan announced fresh elections when the National Assembly was discussing no-confidence motion against his government. He said that the president has been advised to dissolve the assemblies, asking his supporters to prepare for the upcoming elections which is slated to be held in 90 days. "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," he was quoted as saying. Pakistan’s information minister Fawad Chaudhry in a tweet said that the cabinet had been dissolved and added that Khan would continue his duties as PM under Article 224 of the constitution. Article 224 states, "A general election to the National Assembly or a Provincial Assembly shall be held within a period of sixty days immediately following the day on which the term of the Assembly is due to expire, unless the Assembly has been sooner dissolved, and the results of the election shall be declared not later than fourteen days before that day." Watch | From political to a constitutional crisis: Political slugfest in Pakistan peaks (With inputs from agencies)

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