Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday stumped his political rivals and called for snap elections, scuttling the no-confidence motion against his government in the national assembly that would likely have seen the cricketer-turned-politician removed from office. "The conspiracy to take down this government has collapsed," Mr Khan, 69, said in a short televised address to the nation. "Those who were ready with achkans (knee-length coat) and the money they spent to buy people will now go to waste. Buying people's support with money has resulted in this (situation). (Video Courtesy: PTV News)