Islamabad: Pakistan’s Imran Khan government is making a last-ditch effort to extend the no – confidence motion and overcome the defection crisis. The move is to appease the rebels before the National Assembly convenes the next day. The Supreme Court’s remarks that dissidents also have the opportunity to vote are a setback for the government.
Opposition groups called for a no-confidence motion in the National Assembly on August 8, citing high inflation in the country. The move follows the resignation of 24 MPs from the ruling Tehreek-e-Insaf party in the 342-member assembly. Attempts to extend consideration of the resolution as much as possible when it is certain that the government will fall.
At first he held back, saying that the conference of Muslim countries should end. When the assembly finally convened last day, the assembly adjourned in honor of the deceased members. Opposition groups called for the beleagured PM to resign, but he returned immediately to reduce any concerns. Attempts were made to bring the rebels to their camp by this time.
This is indicated by the fact that the dissident MP Malik Ahmad Hussain has responded favorably to the government. Meanwhile, a five-member bench will resume hearing in the Supreme Court the next day on a government reference to clarify the disqualification of dissidents.
The Chief Justice’s remark that barring members from voting is tantamount to insulting them does not bode well for the government. The rule is that the resolution must be put to a vote within three to seven days, even if the no-confidence motion is debated the next day.
The opposition Pakistan People’s Party and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz have been campaigning hard. The military’s stance is also a setback for the government. Rumors are rife that Imran will make the announcement during the ruling party’s Maharali in Islamabad tomorrow.
English Summary: Imran Khan likely to survive non confidence motion