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Pakistan Supreme Court adjourns hearing on dissolution of National Assembly till Monday
Pakistan Supreme Court has reportedly adjourned the hearing on the dissolution of the National Assembly till April 4.
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Supreme Court adjourns hearing on dissolution of National Assembly of Pakistan till tomorrow, April 4: Pakistan's Samaa TV (ANI)
Chief Justice arrived at Supreme Court, hearing (on dissolution of National Assembly of Pakistan) expected to start at 5 pm local time (5:30 pm IST), reports Pakistan's Geo News (ANI).
Pakistan Supreme Court takes suo moto notice of the National Assembly dissolution. (ANI)
While acting upon the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan, President Arif Alvi has approved the removal of Mohammad Sarwar from the position of Governor of Punjab and appointed Omar Sarfraz Cheema as Governor Punjab, under Article 101 of the Constitution of Pakistan: Pakistan's PTV News (ANI)
"Absolutely not. Whatever happened today, Army has no role in it," said Babar Iftikhar, Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations, in response to a question on Dissolution of National Assembly of Pakistan, this afternoon. (ANI cites Pakistan's Geo News)
"Imran Khan will save Pakistan...Whoever is America's friend is a traitor," sloganeering underway outside Pakistan Parliament after the National Assembly of Pakistan was dissolved, this afternoon. (ANI)
Imran Khan may face treason charges, says Deputy Attorney General of Pakistan
- Attorney General of Pakistan Khalid Javed and Deputy Attorney General Raja Khalid Mehmood Khan have resigned.
- Deputy Attorney General Raja Khalid Mehmood Khan have said that PM Imran Khan may face treason charges.
Government has violated Pakistan's constitution: PPP's Bilawal Bhutto
The government has violated the Constitution, and didn't allow voting on the no-confidence motion. The united opposition is not leaving parliament. Our lawyers are on their way to Supreme Court, said Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman, PPP.
Pakistan President dissolves National Assembly on advice of PM Imran Khan
Pakistan President Arif Alvi has dissolved the National Assembly on the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Imran Khan congratulates Pakistan after no-confidence motion against him rejected
"I congratulate every Pakistani on the Speaker's decision. The no-confidence motion was a foreign conspiracy against us. Pakistan should decide who should govern them," Khan said.
Imran Khan writes to Pakistan President to dissolve assemblies
"I have written to the President to dissolve the assemblies. There should be elections in a democratic way. I call upon the people to Pakitan to prepare for elections," says Pakistan PM Imran Khan.
Pakistan National Assembly rejects no-confidence motion against PM Imran Khan
The Pakistan National Assembly Deputy Speaker has rejected the no-confidence motion against PM Imran Khan and has declared it unconstitutional.
'I guess they'll arrest Imran Khan': Minister Sheikh Rashid ahead of no-trust vote
Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad has said that Imran Khan may be arrested if he loses the no-trust vote against him.
"I guess they will arrest Imran Khan, they will not tolerate Imran Khan," Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad told a news channel.
Pakistan's Opposition member moves motion for removal of Asad Qaiser, National Assembly Speaker
Ahead of Imran Khan's no-trust vote, a Pakistan's Opposition member has moved a motion for the removal of Asad Qaiser, the National Assembly Speaker.
Section 144 imposed in Islamabad ahead of no-trust vote against Imran Khan
Section 144 has been imposed in Islamabad in view of the possible violence as Pakistan National Assembly is set to vote on the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan. The district administration has also banned pillion riding in Islamabad as the National Assembly session is set to convene proceeding shortly.
Imran Khan urges youth to stage 'peaceful protests'
Imran Khan had on Saturday urged the youth of Pakistan to stage "peaceful protests" against a "foreign conspiracy" allegedly hatched against his government but told them not to criticise the Pakistan Army.
Speaking at a live question and answer session, Khan said he had "more than one plan" for Sunday's vote on the no-confidence motion against him in the National Assembly.
Terming it a "war for the future" of the country, the former cricket champion had said that Pakistan was standing at a decisive point.
"There are two routes we can take. Do we want to take the way of destruction or a path of pride? There will be difficulties in this path but this is the path of our Prophet. This path is for our good. This path brought a revolution in the country," Khan had said.
Imran Khan lost majority after allies quit his coalition government
Imran Khan lost his majority in parliament after allies quit his coalition government and a spate of defections within his ruling party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). No prime minister has finished a full five-year term since independence from Britain in 1947.
Imran Khan no-confidence vote LIVE: Pakistan PM survival on the line as parliament set to vote shortly
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's career is at stake as he is going to face a difficult vote to oust him shortly. A united opposition has tabled a no-confidence motion against the cricketer-turned-politician for a parliamentary session today (April 3, 2022). If they remain united, Imran Khan is set to fall below the 172 votes needed to survive the no-confidence vote.
The Pakistan National Assembly Deputy Speaker has today (April 3) rejected the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan and declared it unconstitutional. The Deputy Speaker said that it's against the Constitution and the rules of Pakistan.
Imran Khan has now advised President to dissolve the National Assembly and has called for fresh elections.
It is notable that Imran Khan's career was at stake as a united opposition had tabled a no-confidence motion against the cricketer-turned-politician for a parliamentary session today. If they remain united, Khan is set to fall below the 172 votes needed to survive the no-confidence vote.
Meanwhile, Section 144 has been imposed in Islamabad in view of possible violence.
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