Imran Khan effectively lost majority in Parliament yesterday. (FILE)
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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the nation this evening ahead of the no-confidence motion against him, said the country’s federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday. Taking to Twitter, Fawad Chaudhry said: “Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the nation tonight”.
Imran Khan has also summoned a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC), the highest forum for discussion on security issues, a day after he effectively lost majority in Parliament after a key partner of the ruling coalition joined the ranks of the opposition which had tabled a no-confidence motion against his government.
The proceedings of the National Assembly of Pakistan adjourned till April 3 soon after it convened on Thursday to discuss the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The crucial session for the no-confidence motion started after much delay but adjourned till Sunday 11.30 am, after members of Parliament demanded voting on the no-trust motion, Geo News reported.
The session was held with more than 172 members from the Opposition benches in attendance.
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I’m fortunate that God gave me everything-fame, wealth, everything. I don’t need anything today, he gave me everything for which I am very thankful. Pakistan is only 5 years older than me, I’m from the 1st generation of country to be born after independence: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was to address the nation Thursday night as debate on a no-confidence motion against him in parliament was postponed.
No Pakistan premier has ever seen out a full term, and Khan is facing the biggest challenge to his rule since being elected in 2018, with opponents accusing him of economic mismanagement and foreign-policy bungling.
The government is also battling to contain a rise in militancy by the Pakistan Taliban, which on Wednesday announced an offensive against security forces during Ramadan, which is due to begin with the sighting of the next new moon.
Debate on the no-confidence motion was due to start Thursday, but the deputy speaker suspended proceedings when legislators declined to first address other items on the agenda.
Pakistan’s National Assembly session was on Thursday adjourned abruptly till Sunday after opposition lawmakers demanded an immediate vote on a no-confidence motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan who has effectively lost majority in the lower house.
As soon as the National Assembly session began at the Parliament House, Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri opened the floor for questions.
However, opposition lawmakers demanded an immediate vote on the no-confidence motion amid chants of “go Imran go”.
Suri termed the opposition’s attitude “non-serious” and adjourned the session till 11:30 am Sunday when the vote on the no-confidence motion is expected to take place.
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With Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan virtually losing the majority in the 342-member National AssemÂbly after defection of two key allies, backdoor efforts are underway to reach a deal between the premier and the joint opposition to dissolve the lower house, according to a highly placed source.
The highly placed source in the federal government told PTI on Thursday that backdoor talks between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government and the joint opposition are underway on the issue of no-confidence motion against Khan.
“Talks are focused on one-point – the joint opposition withdraws the no-trust motion against Khan and in return he dissolves the National Assembly calling for fresh elections,” the source said.
Pakistan opposition parties are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan, after MQM – a key ally of the ruling Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) – decided to support their no-confidence motion. The demands are getting shriller ahead of a voting on the no-confidence motion moved by the opposition in Parliament. The voting on the motion is scheduled to take place over the weekend.
The speculation around his resignation arose after Khan cancelled his address to the nation on Wednesday. But according to Pakistan Prime Minister’s key aide – minister Fawad Chaudhary – the cricketer-turned-politician will “fight till the last ball”.
 With Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan virtually losing the majority in the 342-member National AssemÂbly after defection of two key allies, backdoor efforts are underway to reach a deal between the premier and the joint opposition to dissolve the lower house, according to a highly placed source of news agency PTI.
The highly placed source in the federal government told PTI on Thursday that backdoor talks between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government and the joint opposition are underway on the issue of no-confidence motion against Khan.
“Talks are focused on one-point – the joint opposition withdraws the no-trust motion against Khan and in return he dissolves the National Assembly calling for fresh elections,” the source said.
Pakistani opposition political parties have introduced a no-confidence vote in parliament seeking the ouster of Prime Minister Imran Khan, largely on accusations of economic mismanagement.
The bid to oust Khan got a boost on Wednesday when a key government ally said it reached a pact with the opposition and then quit Khan’s ruling coalition.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday chaired National Security Committee (NSC) meeting ahead of the no-trust vote.
The information about the meeting with NSC was shared by Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry. He said that the NSC meeting will be held at PM House today at 2 pm, reported Geo News.
Chaudhry had also said that Khan has decided to address the nation later tonight. Meanwhile, a debate on the no-trust motion against Khan is set to take place in today’s National Assembly session at 4 pm.
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“Imran Khan has now lost his majority. He is no longer the Prime Minister. Parliament session is tomorrow. Let’s hold voting tomorrow and settle this matter. We can then start working on transparent elections and the journey towards restoration of democracy and an end to economic crisis can then begin,” the PPP chairman said at a press conference yesterday.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday summoned a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC), the highest forum for discussion on security issues, a day after he effectively lost majority in Parliament after a key partner of the ruling coalition joined the ranks of the Opposition which had tabled a no-confidence motion against his government.
The NSC meeting will be held at the Prime Minister’s House, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry tweeted. The NSC is chaired by the Prime Minister and attended by services chiefs, key ministers, national security adviser and top intelligence officials.
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.
Taking to Twitter, Fawad Chaudhry said: “Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the nation tonight”.
The development comes at a time when Pakistan National Assembly is all set to take up discussion on the no-confidence motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan-led gov
The Pakistan National Assembly will discuss the no-confidence motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan during the Lower House Session at 4 pm.
The NA Secretariat issued the order on Wednesday night, with a discussion on the no-trust motion against the Pakistani PM on today’s (Thursday) session’s agenda, Geo TV reported.
Earlier, on Monday, Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif tabled the no-confidence motion against the Pakistani PM. With this move, Imran Khan became the third Pakistani PM to face the no-confidence motion.
