It was an end to Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s bid to thwart a no-confidence motion against his government when the Supreme Court restored the National Assembly and declared the Deputy Speaker’s ruling as unconstitutional
Imran Khan will face a no-confidence motion on 9 April. AFP
It was an end to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bid to thwart a no-confidence motion against his government when the Supreme Court restored the National Assembly and declared the Deputy Speaker’s ruling as unconstitutional.
Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial noted during the hearing that the Deputy Speaker’s ruling is a violation of Article 95.
“The real question at hand is what happens next. We have to look at national interests,” he had said.
The Deputy Speaker of the National assembly blocked a no-confidence motion against Khan, which led Pakistan President Arif Alvi to dissolve the House and endorse Khan’s recommendation to hold fresh elections in 90 days.
The Supreme Court has also ruled out a review petition. The no-confidence vote against Imran Khan will now be held on Saturday at 10 am.
Meanwhile, the outgoing PM has called a cabinet meeting on Friday evening and will address the nation.