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Pakistan court adjourns hearing on PM Khan’s blocking of vote

Pakistan’s top court will return Tuesday to hear case on Imran Khan’s blocking of an opposition attempt to remove him.

Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2022

Pakistan: extra time for Imran Khan as parliament rejects no-confidence vote

Pakistan’s parliament has been dissolved by its president Arif Alv, after a vote of no confidence in prime minister Imran Khan did not go ahead. Elections are likely to follow and the question of who will lead Pakistan into its 76th year remains uncertain.

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2022

Pakistan’s Top Court Hears Arguments on PM Khan’s Dissolving Parliament

Pakistan's top court began hearing arguments on Monday on the legality of Prime Minister Imran Khan calling a general election after his party blocked a no-confidence vote and he dissolved parliament to prevent an opposition attempt to oust him. Khan, a former cricket star, lost his majority in parliament last…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2022

Pakistani PM accuses US of regime change push

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said a move to oust him from office was an attempt at regime change backed by the United States.

Bangkok Post · Apr 2, 2022

Imran Khan’s options fade as Pakistan opposition gains support

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s fight for political survival is getting tougher as the opposition appears to have garnered the numbers its needs to oust him from office, ahead of a debate in parliament on a no-confidence vote.

The Times of India · Mar 31, 2022

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The Hindu · Mar 29, 2022

No-Confidence Motion Moved in Pakistan Parliament in Bid to Remove PM Khan

Pakistan's parliament took up a no-confidence motion moved by opposition lawmakers on Monday in a bid to remove Prime Minister Imran Khan, pushing the South Asian nation closer to political turmoil. The house will begin a debate on the motion on Thursday and a vote is to be held within…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2022

Pakistan opposition calls foul as Khan no confidence motion delayed till Monday

The speaker of Pakistan's parliament adjourned a motion of no-confidence in Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday, provoking opposition accusations he was buying time for the ex-cricketer to muster support after a spate of defections from his party.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2022

At the General’s pleasure

Pakistan’s democracy has a fatal flaw, which is the all-powerful Army and its vested interests

The Hindu · Mar 24, 2022