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Pakistan PM escapes removal but triggers a constitutional crisis

President Arif Alvi dissolved Pakistan's National Assembly minutes after receiving advice from Prime Minister Imran Khan [File: Saiyna Bashir/Reuters]

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s parliament has been dissolved after a no-confidence motion seeking the removal of Prime Minister Imran Khan was dismissed on Sunday, triggering another political and constitutional crisis in a country that has a history marred by frequent coups by powerful generals.

President Arif Alvi dissolved the National Assembly minutes after receiving advice from Prime Minister Khan. Minister of State for information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said Pakistan will hold fresh elections in 90 days. However, the final decision will come from the president and the Election Commission of Pakistan.

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