Imran Khan’s ouster
In Pakistan, the Opposition, with its dubious political record, got through the ‘No Trust’ motion with a wafer thin margin, i.e., 174 votes. Therefore, it cannot be said based on this narrow majority that former Pakistan leader Imran Khan was wanting to cling to power or was trying to frustrate the parliamentary process. Looking at Mr. Khan’s political record, he stood firmly against corruption and refused to join with the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and the Pakistan National Party whose track record against corruption does not need citing.
If Mr. Khan wanted to delay the ‘No Trust’ move, it is because he had the interests of the Pakistani people at heart. America wants to have a Pakistan which will toe the NATO line whereas Mr. Khan was against it. He did not declare a state of emergency, but wanted an early election. Majoritarianism in Parliament is one test of democracy but not the only one.
