The country will now face early elections after days of brinkmanship in which Mr. Khan tried to dissolve Parliament to head off the no-confidence vote.
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Pakistan’s Supreme Court Blocks Imran Khan’s Move to Stay in Power
The prime minister will now face a no-confidence vote, which he had tried to avoid by dissolving Parliament, a move his opponents called a coup.
Imran Khan Dissolves Parliament, Blocking No-Confidence Vote
Imran Khan’s actions have set up a constitutional battle over the country’s leadership. The Supreme Court is expected to address the turmoil on Monday.
Imran Khan Says He Won’t Accept Result of No-Confidence Vote
The prime minister of Pakistan, whose coalition has lost support in the National Assembly, claimed the coming vote was a conspiracy between opposition lawmakers and the United States.
New Zealand Protesters Seeded Marijuana Plants on Parliament Grounds
New Zealand officials say anti-vaccination protesters seeded cannabis during a three-week occupation.
Imran Khan Defiantly Refuses to Resign as Pakistan’s Leader
Prime Minister Khan, who faces the prospect of being removed from office by Parliament, accused the United States of mounting a conspiracy to topple his government.
President Dissolves Tunisia’s Parliament, Deepening Political Crisis
President Kais Saied, who suspended Parliament last year, dismissed that body after lawmakers challenged the autocratic powers he has exercised.
As French Elections Loom, Macron Tries to Strike a Balance
The news media calls the French president “Jupiter,” the king of the gods, but he is showing a more human face. Will it soften his image?
As French Elections Loom, Macron Tries to Strike a Balance
The news media calls the French president “Jupiter,” the king of the gods, but he is showing a more human face. Will it soften his image?
India’s Congress Party Faces a Test of Survival as Punjab Votes
A defeat here, one of the few states where the once-dominant party still retains power, would be a major blow.