Imran Khan No-Trust Vote Highlights: No-Trust Vote Against Imran Khan Rejected, Elections In 3 Months

"They Were Ready With Achkans": Imran Khan's Dig At Opponents
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.

Challenges ahead: Key issues facing Pakistan's next leader
Whoever becomes Pakistan's next prime minister following Sunday's dissolution of the national assembly faces a raft of challenges.

A poorly performing economy, rising militancy and shaky relations with former allies will be top of the agenda for the next administration, which will be formed after elections that must be held within three months.

Bilawal Bhutto terms dissolution of Pakistan National Assembly violation of Constitution
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan's advice to President Arif Alvi to dissolve National Assembly is a violation of the Constitution.

"Government has violated the Constitution by not allowing voting on the no-confidence motion. United Opposition is not leaving Parliament. Our lawyers are on their way to Supreme Court. We call on all institutions to protect, uphold, defend and implement the Constitution of Pakistan," said Bilawal.

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"You Decide Nation's Destiny": Imran Khan In Address To People Of Pak

It is the people of Pakistan who must determine the destiny of the nation, Prime Minister Imran Khan said today while calling for fresh elections after a no-trust motion against his government was dismissed on grounds of national security.

In a televised address minutes after Qasim Suri, Deputy Speaker of the Pakistan national assembly, rejected the no confidence motion in Pakistan national Assembly, Mr Khan said the conspiracy to topple his government has collapsed.

"The people should decide what they want, not foreigners. Buying people's support with money has resulted in this (situation). Put that money into something better, for orphanages etc. I implore the nation to prepare for elections. You will decide the future of this nation, not foreigners or corrupt people," Mr Khan said in his address. Read more

Imran Khan LIVE Updates: 5 Big Points On Pakistan's Intensifying Political Crisis

1. In a short address to the nation, Imran Khan asked the people of Pakistan to "Get ready for elections". "The conspiracy to take down this government has collapsed," he added.

2.  National Assembly Deputy Speaker Sadiq Sanjrani dissolved the house alleging "foreign conspiracy" and said that no-trust motion was " unconstitutional".

3. "Government has violated constitution. did not allow voting on no confidence motion. The united opposition is not leaving parliament. Our lawyers are on their way to Supreme Court..." tweeted Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the leader of Pakistan People's Party (PPP).

4. Imran Khan has accused the US of meddling in Pakistan's affairs and alleged that the opposition was conspiring with Washington to remove him because he would not take the side of the US and Europe on global issues against Russia and China.

5. Last week, Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party effectively lost majority in the 342-member assembly last week 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.

Watch: Pak Opposition Says Won't Leave Parliament, Government Violated Constitution
The Opposition front in Pakistan will stage a sit-in at the national assembly till the no-trust vote against the Imran Khan government is held, Pakistan Peoples' Party leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said today.  

Imran Khan LIVE Updates: Just IN
Pakistan's president dissolves parliament after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's advice. No-confidence vote against Pakistan's Prime Minister has been dismissed.

Imran Khan LIVE Updates: Pak Opposition Says Won't Leave Parliament, Government Violated Constitution

The Opposition front in Pakistan will stage a sit-in at the national assembly till the no-trust vote against the Imran Khan government is held, Pakistan Peoples' Party leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said today.

Taking to Twitter after the Deputy Speaker of Pakistan's national assembly, Qasim Suri, rejected the no-trust vote on grounds of national security, Mr Bhutto Zardari tweeted, "Government has violated constitution. did not allow voting on no confidence motion. The united opposition is not leaving parliament. Our lawyers are on their way to Supreme Court. We call on ALL institutions to protect, uphold, defend & implement the constitution of Pakistan."

Watch: Pak PM Imran Khan Asks For Early Elections After No-Trust Vote Dismissed
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a rapid turn of events today, asked the Governor to dissolve the national assembly and announced fresh elections ahead of an expected no-trust motion.

Imran Khan LIVE Updates: What Opposition Said On No-Trust Vote Dismissal By Deputy Speaker

Imran Khan LIVE Updates: Pakistan PM Addresses Nation After No-Trust Vote Dismissed
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said, "The people should decide what they want, not foreigners. Buying people through money has resulted in this. Put that money in something better. I implore the nation to prepare for elections. You will decide the future of this nation, not the corrupt or the foreigners."

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No confidence motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan rejected by the National Assembly Speaker.

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