Pakistan has been gripped by a political crisis after Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared to lose support from the military and a coalition of opposition parties moved to vote him out of office.
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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.
Opposition Leaders Accuse Pakistan’s Imran Khan of High Treason
Shehbaz Sharif, the leader of the opposition, said Prime Minister Imran Khan had violated the Constitution.
Supreme Court Says It Will Weigh in Monday on Pakistan Crisis
Opposition lawmakers have asked the court to allow them to proceed with a no-confidence vote and block the prime minister’s attempt to dissolve Parliament.
Who Is Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Prime Minister?
He was once a national hero who led Pakistan’s cricket team to a World Cup victory. Now, the embattled prime minister is fighting to stay in power.
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.
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.
Opposition Gets Key Vote to Oust Imran Khan
Without the support of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, the country’s prime minister will lose the simple majority needed to survive Parliament’s no-confidence vote.
Pakistan’s Cricket-Star-Turned-Prime Minister Fights for Survival
Soaring inflation and a rift with the military threaten Imran Khan’s tenure as prime minister. He has dismissed criticism as a foreign conspiracy.