Imran Khan

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan lost a main coalition partner on Wednesday after a series of similar departures ahead of a no-confidence vote expected ...

The government also began a project to plant 10 billion trees to reverse decades of deforestation. That year, after 22 years in politics, he was at long last victorious, marking a rare ascension by a sporting hero to head of state. In 1995, he married Jemima Goldsmith, daughter of business tycoon James Goldsmith. The couple, who had two sons together, divorced in 2004. A second brief marriage to TV journalist Reham Nayyar Khan also ended in divorce. Despite his fame, the PTI languished in Pakistan's political wilderness, not winning a seat other than Khan's for 17 years. His goal, Khan told a gathering of hundreds of thousands of supporters in 2018, was to turn Pakistan from a country with a "small group of wealthy and a sea of poor" into an "example for a humane system, a just system, for the world, of what an Islamic welfare state is".

Pakistani opposition lawmakers moved a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan on March 28. It was the culmination of political turmoil that ...

Instead, in a break from the past, Khan has chosen anti-Americanism to paint Pakistan’s opposition coalition as enemies of the state and justify the failings of his government on economic issues. Khan referred to the Army as “ animals” on account of their neutrality on the ongoing political crisis in Pakistan and refusal to back the PTI regime. However, it appears that the PTI is not done negotiating with the MQM-P. PTI leader Faisal Vawda said he has returned to Islamabad from Karachi on Khan’s directions to hold talks with the MQM-P delegation alongside Pervez Khattak and Imran Ismail. Khan in the past has also utilized Pakistan’s ant-corruption watchdog to target the opposition. On the one hand, Pakistan’s domestic politics continues to be highly unstable and fragmented, with weak commitments to democratic institutions and practices. The most alarming part of Khan’s strategy has been his willingness to use violence to intimidate his opponents. Whichever direction political headwinds in Pakistan take, the crisis has affirmed some long-standing assumptions about Pakistan’s politics and disabused some others. Khan instead has heaped praised on India’s “independent” foreign policy during the Ukraine crisis, stating India was buying Russian oil despite global sanctions because its policy was for the betterment of the Indian people. Khan has sought to position his battle against the PDM as a war against internal corruption and for Pakistan’s sovereignty. Both Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the opposition coalition known as the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) recognize that the deciding factor will be Khan’s coalition partners. In a mammoth two-hour long speech on March 27, Khan claimed attempts to dislodge him were part of a “ foreign-funded conspiracy” in which his ministers were being bribed to vote against him. For example, sources privy to the matter revealed that the PTI government was likely to offer the Ports and Shipping Ministry to coalition partner the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), which has seven members in Pakistan’s parliament.

Islamabad- Pakistan's embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday effectively lost majority in Parliament after a key partner of the ruling coalition ...

Addressing a mammoth rally in the national capital on Sunday, Khan had claimed that foreign powers were involved in a conspiracy to topple his coalition government. Quality journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce and despite all the hardships we still do it. Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), said the support by MQM was a big development and with this the prime minister has lost the majority. Prime Minister Khan needs 172 votes in the lower house of 342 to foil the Opposition's bid to topple him. Khan is also facing a rebellion by his about two dozen lawmakers and allied parties. "We want to make a new beginning for politics of tolerance and true democracy," MQM-P chief Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui told reporters.

With the departure of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement from the ruling coalition leaving the PTI-led government as a minority in Parliament, Khan is set to lose ...

While Shehbaz Sharif – he is the brother of Nawaz Sharif who lives in self-exile in London — is rumoured to be the most acceptable choice for the establishment, a politician with good administration skills who will run the show until the election without rocking the civilian-military boat, the Pakistan Army can be expected to make sure that the next election will not throw up any big winners who can challenge its dominance. Any new dispensation, even a caretaker arrangement, will need to accept the rules of the hybrid game. That process is still alive and Imran Khan’s departure may see it producing some thaw in the Pakistan-India relationship. Khan’s continuance in office had begun to look shaky since last October, when he faced down the Army over differences on the appointment of the ISI chief. Amid this uncertainty, Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI chief Lt. Gen Nadeem Anjum paid a visit to Khan at his home in the evening. Khan’s fumbling over Bajwa’s first extension back in 2019 was the first disappointment.

Pakistan's prime minister faces a vote of no confidence and could be out of office within days.

"In terms of attracting the electorate for the upcoming polls, this could be their big slogan. Abdul Basit believes the only plan the opposition has is to topple the government but they have not done any homework about what might happen next - nor do they appear concerned about that. "However, no matter who wins, ultimately, the losers will be Pakistani citizens. He has yet to reveal the letter's contents, despite repeated promises. Imran Khan, elected in July 2018 vowing to tackle corruption and fix the economy, isn't going quietly. It means on paper the opposition now commands 175 votes to the government's 164.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was scheduled to address the nation on Wednesday which was deferred owing to the Army's intervention, it is believed.

However, Waseem Akhtar confirmed that the government, during the negotiation, offered them the ministry of Ports and Shipping but the party did not give attention to the offer. Minister Fawad Chaudhry rejected reports of the Pakistan Army asking Imran Khan to resign. Pakistan is caught in a political quagmire with Imran Khan reportedly being on the verge of an ouster.

Read more about US denies sending 'conspiracy' letter to topple Imran Khan govt on Business-standard. Pakistan's embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan on ...

- Even during these difficult times arising out of Covid-19, we continue to remain committed to keeping you informed and updated with credible news, authoritative views and incisive commentary on topical issues of relevance. The opposition is confident that its motion would be carried as some allies of PTI have come out in the open against Imran Khan. Imran Khan also said that he will share the 'foreign-funded conspiracy' letter with senior journalists and ally party members. "The purpose behind such cables is to keep your government informed. The letter can be the diplomatic cable from Washington, drafted by a Pakistani diplomat.

Pakistan's opposition parties have introduced a no-confidence vote against the country's Prime Minister, former cricketer Imran Khan, largely based on ...

That is the same number of votes against them in a no-confidence vote needed to oust them and dissolve their cabinet. Candidates can be put forward by any party with legislators in the assembly. There will be a vote in the National Assembly to elect a new prime minister to serve until then.

With PM Khan's ouster likely to bring another round of instability in Pakistan, a look at how no-confidence vote works.

The PTI has 155 members, and it was coalition partners that allowed Khan to cross the 172-vote threshold to be elected prime minister in 2018. That is the same number of votes needed to pass a no-confidence vote against him and his cabinet. Candidates can be put forward by any party represented in the assembly. The speaker of the National Assembly has to carry out the vote no sooner than three days and no later than seven days after the motion is tabled. Some constitutional analysts say the assembly can be dissolved and a general election held if no candidate can secure a majority of votes to become the prime minister. There will be a vote in the National Assembly to elect a new prime minister to serve until then.

The former cricket star faces a no-confidence vote in parliament that could end his four-year run as prime minister.

Speech had been postponed after coalition party joined opposition, ending his parliamentary majority.

Kanwar Naveed Jamil, the deputy convener of MQM-P, was harassed and called a traitor by Khan’s supporters in Islamabad international airport on Wednesday after his party parted its ways with the prime minister. Perhaps Imran Khan should sit back and reflect on his own performance in office rather than whipping up more hatred.” He will not resign.” Khan has been holding rallies of his supporters before the confidence vote.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan addressed his nation three days ahead of a no-trust vote against his government. He alleged a foreign conspiracy - he did take the ...

The city gas utility Mahanagar Gas on Thursday announced a steep reduction in the retail price of CNG by Rs 6 per kg and piped gas by Rs 3.50 per scm, effective Friday, even as the Centre more than doubled the price of domestically-produced natural gas earlier in the day. Kerala on Thursday recorded 429 fresh COVID-19 infections which raised the total caseload to 65,32,727. South Korea had come to Pakistan to learn how did we progress, Malaysian princes used to study with me in school. He,though, tried to indicate that it was a slip of the tongue. He alleged a foreign conspiracy - he did take the name of the United States this time - to oust him. Middle East used to come to our universities. When I played cricket for 20 years, the world and those who played cricket with me saw that I play till the last ball. During the war on terror, no US ally suffered like Pakistan. We made so many sacrifices, did Pakistan get any appreciation for it? They say that they will forgive Pakistan if Imran Khan goes. They also say that if I am not ousted, Pakistan will have to face difficult circumstances. 69-year-old Khan faces an uphill task at the floor test, with his ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party well short of the halfway mark of 172. "I will fight till the last ball.

When Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan released a photo of a luncheon with Bill Gates last month, social media users noticed something odd: The round table ...

Even so, he said, Khan only has himself to blame for his current troubles with the military. Ahead of the vote, Mr Khan has vowed to stay on. Biden didn't invite Mr Khan to his climate summit last April and wouldn't speak to him on the phone. A loss, on the other hand, could help him deflect blame for the economic slowdown ahead of national elections that must be held by August 2023. Mr Khan this month unexpectedly cut fuel and electricity prices to pacify public anger, disregarding the IMF agreement. Still, a Gallup poll last month showed Mr Khan's approval rating has dropped to 36% from 40% in 2018, while Nawaz Sharif's had more than doubled to 55% in that time. For the military, referred to locally as "the establishment," Mr Khan once represented stability -- especially as the economy recovered from a pandemic-induced contraction. That served as the backdrop for last month's luncheon with Gates, who was in Pakistan to promote a campaign to eradicate polio. Last year, the army's tacit backing helped Khan survive a similar challenge when he was forced to test his majority in parliament. In one example of how that works on the ground, intelligence officers would often call up certain politicians that criticized Khan on television talk shows and warn them to stay quiet. Pakistan security sources called allegations that the army or its affiliated institutions affected the outcome of the 2018 election "baseless and unfounded." The vacant space contained a ghost-like figure who appeared to be conversing with others around him, raising questions about whether the image had been doctored.

According to inputs from diplomats based in Islamabad, Imran Khan was advised against addressing the nation by Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa ...

Imran Khan is the third prime minister after Benazir Bhutto and Shaukat Aziz to face a no-trust vote. The National Security Meeting comes a day after the prime minister in a hurriedly called cabinet meeting shared the letter with his ministers. Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan will address the nation tonight, his information and broadcasting minister Fawad Chaudhry tweeted.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the nation later tonight ahead of the no-confidence motion against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led ...

The Opposition is confident that its motion would be carried as some allies of PTI have come out in the open against Imran Khan. Earlier, on Monday, Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif tabled the no-confidence motion. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the nation later tonight ahead of the no-confidence motion against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led government, said federal minister Fawad Chaudhry.

The NSC is chaired by the Prime Minister and attended by services chiefs, key ministers, national security adviser and top intelligence officials. Prime ...

Even during these difficult times arising out of Covid-19, we continue to remain committed to keeping you informed and updated with credible news, authoritative views and incisive commentary on topical issues of relevance. Khan also called a select group of TV anchors and informed them that "the language of the letter was threatening and arrogant" and that Pakistan would face dire consequences if the no-confidence motion failed. Prime Minister Khan will also address the nation this evening, Chaudhry said in another tweet.

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, about to lose his post after losing majority in the assembly, spoke at length of the possibilities for the country, ...

- If you think that your conspiracy will be successful, I want to tell you, I will fight with this. They want Imran Khan to be ousted and want this certain person to take this place and everything will be fine then. So, Shehbaz Sharif says that I shouldn't have said "absolutely not", where were you when there were attacks on the country It says if Imran Khan remains the PM, Pakistan's ties with them will sour and the nation will have to face difficulties. During 9/11, we said that if there's a terror incident in the US, we should help them but that wasn't our war to fight," he said. "I chose to enter politics to realise the vision of our founders," he said. But it says, if they fail to oust me, Pakistan will have to face difficult circumstances. They say that they will forgive Pakistan if Imran Khan goes. - We were told if we don't back US, they will turn on us like a wounded bear. They want Imran Khan to be ousted and want this certain person to take this place and everything will be fine then," he said. "If you think that your conspiracy will be successful, I want to tell you I will fight with this. Mr Khan, 69, however, indicated that he would fight - "till the last ball" -- instead of resigning or cutting a deal.