Rava Desk
Rava is an online news portal providing recent news, editorials, opinions and advice on day to day happenings in Pakistan.
The opposition’s no-trust move against Prime Minister Imran Khan passed an hour after midnight on Sunday, with 174 members of the 342-member parliament voting in favor.
The outcome was declared by PML-N’s Ayaz Sadiq, who was chairing the session after Asad Qaiser resigned as speaker, after which Imran Khan ceased to be prime minister, as per Article 95 of the Constitution.
Imran Khan is the first prime minister in Pakistan’s history to be dismissed from office due to a vote of no confidence. Before him, Shaukat Aziz in 2006, and Benazir Bhutto in 1989, survived the moves against them.
Sadiq could not vote because he was chairing the session. Members of the PTI who were opposed to the party did not vote.
Before adjourning the session, Sadiq stated that the nomination papers for the new prime minister should be presented by 2 p.m. today (Sunday), and that the nomination would be scrutinized by 3 p.m. He called the meeting to order at 11 a.m. on Monday, announcing that the new premier will be elected then.
Sadiq had earlier given the floor to Shehbaz Sharif, the unified opposition’s nominee for prime minister, after declaring the results. Shehbaz paid gratitude to all of the joint opposition’s leaders and promised that the “new regime” will not engage in “revenge politics.”
Asad Qaiser, the Speaker of the National Assembly, resigned minutes before voting began, claiming that he could not take part in a foreign plot to depose the prime minister.
According to legal experts, Qaiser’s resignation occurred nearly 15 minutes before midnight, which was the deadline for implementing the Supreme Court’s directives to hold a vote on the no-trust case.
According to several media accounts, the same bench that issued the April 7 order had scheduled a hearing for 12:05 a.m.
Prior to tendering his retirement, Qaiser stated that he had received “vital documents” from the cabinet, which he invited the opposition leader and Pakistan’s chief justice to see.
“In accordance with our laws and the necessity to stand up for our country,” he added, “I have decided that I cannot continue as speaker and must retire.”
Rava is an online news portal providing recent news, editorials, opinions and advice on day to day happenings in Pakistan.
Daily Pakistani News | Latest News | Breaking News – Rava
Pakistan’s premier video curation website, offering comprehensive coverage of the most up-to-date issues dominating the airwaves and the digital world in Pakistan and across the globe.
Letters will be edited for policy, content and clarity. All letters must have the writer's name and address. Email us at info@rava.pk
Inflation has been a persistent issue for the people of Pakistan, particularly during the holy month of #Ramzan. i… twitter.com/i/web/status/16391…
#Pakistan can handle this public health emergency and get closer to TB eradication with commitment and persistent f… twitter.com/i/web/status/16391…
#AtifAslam shared the news of the birth of his daughter in a heartwarming message. Referring to her little angel as… twitter.com/i/web/status/16391…
In a press conference, law minister Azam Nazeer Tarar stated that the government is ready to hold a ‘grand politica… twitter.com/i/web/status/16391…
On #Pakistan Day, President #ArifAlvi conferred civil awards on 135 citizens for their great achievements, public s… twitter.com/i/web/status/16391…
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *