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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan lost a crucial trust vote in the National Assembly past midnight on Saturday, becoming the first premier in the country's history to be removed through a no-confidence motion. Mr Khan, 69, was not present in the lower house at the time of voting. His party lawmakers staged a walkout.
The joint Opposition - a rainbow of socialist, liberal and radically religious parties - secured the support of 174 members in the 342-member National Assembly, more than the needed strength of 172 to oust the prime minister on a day full of drama and multiple adjournments of the lower house.
Here are the Highlights On Imran Khan's No-Trust Vote:
Apr 10, 2022 03:38 (IST)
Pak Parliament adjourned, to meet again on Monday to elect new PM
National Assembly proceedings were adjourned in the early hours of Sunday and the House will meet again on April 11 at 11 am to elect the new premier after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was removed from office through a no-confidence vote.
Ayaz Sadiq of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, who was chairing the crucial session, said the nomination papers for the new prime minister may be submitted by 2 pm on Sunday and the scrutiny would be done by 3 pm.
Apr 10, 2022 01:54 (IST)
Who Is Shehbaz Sharif, Pak Opposition Leader Likely To Replace Imran Khan
Shehbaz Sharif, Leader of the Opposition, is being considered a frontrunner to be Pakistan's next prime minister. He is little known outside Pakistan but has a reputation domestically as an effective administrator.
Shehbaz Sharif, Leader of the Opposition, is being considered a frontrunner to be Pakistan's next prime minister. He is little known outside Pakistan but has a reputation domestically as an effective administrator.
Apr 10, 2022 01:35 (IST)
174 lawmakers vote against Imran Khan
The joint Opposition - a rainbow of socialist, liberal and radically religious parties - secured the support of 174 members in the 342-member National Assembly, more than the needed strength of 172 to oust the prime minister on a day full of drama and multiple adjournments of the lower house.
The joint Opposition - a rainbow of socialist, liberal and radically religious parties - secured the support of 174 members in the 342-member National Assembly, more than the needed strength of 172 to oust the prime minister on a day full of drama and multiple adjournments of the lower house.
Apr 10, 2022 01:31 (IST)
Imran Khan Is First Pakistan Prime Minister To Lose No-Trust Vote
Imran Khan has become the first Prime Minister of Pakistan to lose a no-trust vote. Today's vote that pushed out Mr Khan from the top post capped a dramatic week during which he sidestepped an initial no-confidence vote before.
Imran Khan has become the first Prime Minister of Pakistan to lose a no-trust vote. Today's vote that pushed out Mr Khan from the top post capped a dramatic week during which he sidestepped an initial no-confidence vote before.
Apr 10, 2022 01:30 (IST)
Just in: Imran Khan Loses No-Trust Vote, Removed As Pakistan Prime Minister.
Apr 10, 2022 01:27 (IST)
Voting concludes
Voting on no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan has been concluded in the Pakistan National Assembly.
Voting on no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan has been concluded in the Pakistan National Assembly.
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Apr 10, 2022 01:12 (IST)
A request has been put in Islamabad High Court to put Imran Khan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, and Fawad Chaudhary be put on exit control lists, reports Pakistan's Geo News.
Apr 10, 2022 01:04 (IST)
The US has bluntly rejected Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's allegations of a "foreign conspiracy" plotted in Washington to overthrow his government with the help of the Opposition parties, saying there is "absolutely no truth" to these claims.
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Apr 10, 2022 01:01 (IST)
Next Pakistan Prime Minister to be elected on April 11: Reports
If Imran Khan loses the trust vote, the next Prime Minister will be elected on April 11, reports Pak media.
If Imran Khan loses the trust vote, the next Prime Minister will be elected on April 11, reports Pak media.
Apr 10, 2022 00:41 (IST)
Pakistan's embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday night rejected reports that he had dismissed Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, amidst the raging political and constitutional crisis in the country over a no-confidence motion against him
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Apr 10, 2022 00:27 (IST)
No-trust vote begins
Voting in the no-confidence motion against the Imran Khan government has begun.
Voting in the no-confidence motion against the Imran Khan government has begun.
Apr 10, 2022 00:14 (IST)
Pak National Assembly Speaker resigns
Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser resigns ahead of no-trust vote against Imran Khan government.
Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser resigns ahead of no-trust vote against Imran Khan government.
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Apr 09, 2022 23:47 (IST)
Alert issued at all Pakistan airports
Alert issued at all Pakistan airports, no government official can leave country without an NOC: Pak media reports
Alert issued at all Pakistan airports, no government official can leave country without an NOC: Pak media reports
Apr 09, 2022 23:42 (IST)
Apr 09, 2022 23:35 (IST)
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan held an emergency meeting of his Cabinet on Saturday night as he vowed not to resign and "fight till the last ball", even though his government is expected to lose a no-confidence motion in the National Assembly.
Apr 09, 2022 23:18 (IST)
Opposition urges Speaker to hold no-trust vote
Opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif asks the Pak assembly speaker to conduct voting in the no-confidence motion as mandated by the Supreme Court.
Opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif asks the Pak assembly speaker to conduct voting in the no-confidence motion as mandated by the Supreme Court.
Apr 09, 2022 22:57 (IST)
Supreme Court To Open At Midnight If Trust Vote Not Held
If the trust vote against the Imran Khan government is not held by midnight, the Supreme Court would be opened, reports local media.
If the trust vote against the Imran Khan government is not held by midnight, the Supreme Court would be opened, reports local media.
Apr 09, 2022 22:54 (IST)
Those who bought MPs will be responsible if martial law is imposed: Pak minister
Amidst the deadlock in Pakistan's Parliament on the no-confidence vote against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan, his close aide on Saturday warned that those who bought MPs will be responsible if martial law is imposed in the country.
Amidst the deadlock in Pakistan's Parliament on the no-confidence vote against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan, his close aide on Saturday warned that those who bought MPs will be responsible if martial law is imposed in the country.
Apr 09, 2022 22:37 (IST)
Apr 09, 2022 22:01 (IST)
Voting on trust motion doubtful today
The crucial session of Pakistan's Parliament convened on Saturday in line with a landmark Supreme Court ruling to decide the fate of embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan witnessed multiple adjournments and heated arguments, but the voting on a no-confidence motion against him appeared to be a distant possibility before the end of the day.
The crucial session of Pakistan's Parliament convened on Saturday in line with a landmark Supreme Court ruling to decide the fate of embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan witnessed multiple adjournments and heated arguments, but the voting on a no-confidence motion against him appeared to be a distant possibility before the end of the day.
Apr 09, 2022 20:57 (IST)
Assembly adjourned till 9.30pm
The proceedings of the National Assembly's crucial session during which voting could take place on a no-confidence motion against embattled Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was adjourned till 9.30 pm on Saturday, shortly after it resumed after Iftar break.
The proceedings of the National Assembly's crucial session during which voting could take place on a no-confidence motion against embattled Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was adjourned till 9.30 pm on Saturday, shortly after it resumed after Iftar break.
Apr 09, 2022 20:29 (IST)
Just in: NA session for voting on no-confidence motion against PM Imran Khan resumes after Iftar break.
Apr 09, 2022 19:31 (IST)
What if Imran Khan loses today's vote?
If Imran Khan loses, the opposition could nominate its own Prime Minister and hold power until August 2023, by which date fresh elections have to be held.
If Imran Khan loses, the opposition could nominate its own Prime Minister and hold power until August 2023, by which date fresh elections have to be held.
Apr 09, 2022 18:21 (IST)
'Show some sportsman spirit': Bilawal Bhutto tells PM Imran Khan
Imran Khan is the "first captain who is running from the pitch with wickets because he fears that he will lose the match," Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said in the National Assembly on Saturday, as he asked the embattled Prime Minister to "show some sportsman spirit," before leaving office.
Imran Khan is the "first captain who is running from the pitch with wickets because he fears that he will lose the match," Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said in the National Assembly on Saturday, as he asked the embattled Prime Minister to "show some sportsman spirit," before leaving office.
Apr 09, 2022 17:24 (IST)
Imran Khan calls for cabinet meeting at 9pm
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for a cabinet meeting at 9 pm local time today.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for a cabinet meeting at 9 pm local time today.
Apr 09, 2022 16:19 (IST)
Apr 09, 2022 16:10 (IST)
Hold no-trust vote today: Bilawal Bhutto to Parliament
PPP Chief Bilawal Bhutto In Pak Parliament says Imran Khan is scared of fair elections. "Request you to follow the Supreme Court order and conduct the no-trust vote today," Mr Bhutto said in the Parliament.
PPP Chief Bilawal Bhutto In Pak Parliament says Imran Khan is scared of fair elections. "Request you to follow the Supreme Court order and conduct the no-trust vote today," Mr Bhutto said in the Parliament.
Apr 09, 2022 15:32 (IST)
Opposition alleges government trying to delay no-trust vote
The opposition says it has more than 172 votes in the 342-seat assembly, which needs a quarter of members present for a quorum. It has alleged that the government is trying to delay the no-trust vote.
The opposition says it has more than 172 votes in the 342-seat assembly, which needs a quarter of members present for a quorum. It has alleged that the government is trying to delay the no-trust vote.
Apr 09, 2022 15:02 (IST)
Just IN: No-Trust Voting Expected To Be At 8pm Today
No-Trust Voting Expected To Be At 8pm Today
No-Trust Voting Expected To Be At 8pm Today
Apr 09, 2022 14:43 (IST)
"Go To India If You Like It So Much": Pak Opposition Leader To Imran Khan
Pakistan's Opposition leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday lashed out at Prime Minister Imran Khan for lavishing praise on India, saying he should go to the neighbouring country if he likes it so much.
The remarks of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam, who is the daughter of deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif, came after Khan called India a "nation with a great sense of honour".
Prime Minister Khan, in an address to the nation on Friday night ahead of the no-trust motion where he has little chances of surviving unless some miracle takes place, said that he was not against India and had a lot of following in the neighbouring country.
Apr 09, 2022 14:31 (IST)
Pakistan opposition leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif has criticised Imran Khan for trying to evade and sabotage the no-trust motion against him today. The Pakistan National Assembly that met this morning is yet to table to motion.
Apr 09, 2022 14:02 (IST)
Apr 09, 2022 13:39 (IST)
Watch: Political Analyst Mayed Ali On Imran Khan's "Delaying Tactics"
Apr 09, 2022 13:21 (IST)
Watch NDTV Report On Pakistan's Political Crisis
Apr 09, 2022 13:08 (IST)
Latest Updates On Pakistan's Political Crisis As Imran Khan Faces No-Trust Vote
Pakistan National Assembly has not reconvened yet.
Pakistan National Assembly has not reconvened yet.
Apr 09, 2022 12:53 (IST)
Latest Updates On Pakistan's Political Crisis As Imran Khan Faces No-Trust Vote
The Pakistan national assembly was adjourned for one-and-a-half hours after it met for the crucial session during which the Imran Khan government will face a no-confidence vote. The Pakistan PM was not in the House when it met.
The Pakistan national assembly was adjourned for one-and-a-half hours after it met for the crucial session during which the Imran Khan government will face a no-confidence vote. The Pakistan PM was not in the House when it met.
Apr 09, 2022 12:24 (IST)
Watch NDTV Report On Pakistan's Political Crisis
Apr 09, 2022 12:15 (IST)
Watch NDTV Report On Pakistan's Political Crisis
Apr 09, 2022 12:08 (IST)
Pakistan Political Crisis LIVE Updates: Pak Minister's Tweet Ahead Of Imran Khan No-Trust Vote
Apr 09, 2022 11:48 (IST)
Imran Khan LIVE Updates: Pakistan Minister Indicates No-Trust Vote Can Shift To Next Week
Pakistan federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday said that voting on the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan's government could be shifted to next week.
Pakistan federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday said that voting on the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan's government could be shifted to next week.
Apr 09, 2022 11:35 (IST)
Latest Updates On Pakistan's Political Crisis As Imran Khan Faces No-Trust Vote
Pak National Assembly adjourned till 12:30 pm ahead of no-trust vote against Imran Khan
Pak National Assembly adjourned till 12:30 pm ahead of no-trust vote against Imran Khan
Apr 09, 2022 11:29 (IST)
Watch: Leader Of Opposition Speaks In Pakistan National Assembly
Apr 09, 2022 11:16 (IST)
Imran Khan LIVE Updates: Just IN
Pakistan Political Crisis: Parliament session begins; opposition insists on no-trust vote, government wants to delay
Pakistan Political Crisis: Parliament session begins; opposition insists on no-trust vote, government wants to delay
Apr 09, 2022 11:03 (IST)
Pakistan Political Crisis: National Assembly Session Begins
Apr 09, 2022 10:53 (IST)
Apr 09, 2022 10:47 (IST)
Pakistan Political Crisis LIVE Updates: Voting On No-Trust Vote Could Be Postponed, Report Says
Apr 09, 2022 10:23 (IST)
Apr 09, 2022 09:30 (IST)
Apr 09, 2022 08:23 (IST)
Pakistan Political Crisis: Why Imran Khan Faces The No-Trust Vote
Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party effectively lost the majority in the assembly earlier this month when a key coalition partner said its seven lawmakers would vote with the opposition. More than a dozen lawmakers from the ruling party also indicated that they would cross the floor.
Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party effectively lost the majority in the assembly earlier this month when a key coalition partner said its seven lawmakers would vote with the opposition. More than a dozen lawmakers from the ruling party also indicated that they would cross the floor.
Apr 09, 2022 07:56 (IST)
Imran Khan LIVE Updates: Pak Used As Tissue Paper, Thrown Away, Imran Khan Says On Foreign Interference
Lauding India as "khuddar quam" (very self-respecting people), Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that no superpower can dictate terms to the neighbouring country, admitting that both New Delhi and Islamabad do not share a good relationship.
"Indians are khuddar quam (very self-respecting people). No superpower can dictate terms to India," he said on Friday during his national address on the eve of a controversial no-confidence vote that looks certain to dismiss him.
He added: "I'm disappointed that only due to RSS ideology and what is done with Kashmir we don't have a good relation."
Raising the foreign hand charge again, Imran Khan said both India and Pakistan got their independence together but Islamabad gets used as tissue paper and thrown away by the hand of foreign forces.
Apr 09, 2022 07:31 (IST)
Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed Pakistan late Friday evening, on the eve of a controversial no-confidence vote that looks certain to dismiss him. Raising the foreign hand charge again, Mr Khan said no superpower can dicate terms to India.
