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Updated April 1st, 2022 at 22:57 IST

Pakistan News Updates: Imran Khan claims 'threat to life' ahead of no-confidence vote

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan needs 172 votes in the house of 342 to foil the bid to topple his government. Since Khan's allies are still not committed to support him and about two dozen lawmakers from within the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have revolted, the situation was still fluid.

Reported by: Kamal Joshi
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10: 57 IST, April 1st 2022

Attacking the joint opposition, Imran Khan claimed that all they wanted was foreign aid, put the country in debt and become rich. The Pakistan Prime Minister further claimed that the likes of Nawaz Sharif brought embarrassment to Pakistan globally, and cited how Pakistanis were labelled as terrorists and killed worldwide.

"Whatever happened with the people of the Trible area in this war on terror just for the sake of American aid can’t be described. I just want them to forgive us. For me the pride of the people of Pakistan is supreme," he said, adding " I am NOT against any country. Foreign Policy is for its own people not for others like they did. We should have friendships with Russia, China, America, UK. That should be limited to peace, not war." 

10: 57 IST, April 1st 2022

Referring to the no-confidence vote scheduled for April 3, Imran Khan asserted," I think the match will go on till the last ball." The Pakistan Prime Minister further added, "We won’t be able to run Government even if we go through no-confidence Motion with these people who are sold. I won’t speak to Shahbaz Shareef who parked crores in the account of servants. If I speak to him, it will be a sin."

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9: 32 IST, April 1st 2022

With the no-confidence vote just two days away, Imran Khan attempted his last shot at saving his Prime Ministerial post during an exclusive conversation with Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif on ARY News on Friday. In the exclusive interview, Imran Khan raked up the issue of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) - an amnesty for politicians, political workers and bureaucrats who were accused of corruption, money laundering, murders among others - enforced in 2007 by the then Pakistan President and Army Chief General Pervez Musharraf. The NRO was declared unconstitutional by the Pakistan Supreme Court in 2019. 

"General Musharaf gave NRO to save his Government. Giving NRO to them was the biggest mistake, bigger than Marshal Law. I won’t give NRO, even if my life goes," Imran Khan said. The Pakistan Prime Minister further added that the attempts were being made for his ouster for NRO, and added, "Foreign powers need these corrupt people to rule Pakistan, they don’t need to send forces, what they need is these corrupt people. They are ready to sell nation." 

6: 34 IST, April 1st 2022

The war of words between the Pakistan government and the Opposition continues as the country's education Minister Murad Raas took to his Twitter handle, and wrote," WELCOME to the BANANA Republic of Pakistan. The 3 Most Corrupt People & 3 Most Corrupt Parties in the History of Pakistan are taking over on Foreign Directions. Institutions of Pakistan are Absolutely Quiet & Watching all this happen. Never thought I would live to see this day."

 

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6: 18 IST, April 1st 2022

Before the no-confidence vote, Bilawal Bhutto slammed Imran Khan saying, "He is behaving like a cricket player who is lying on the pitch and crying after the result is declared and he has lost. Running the country is not a game of cricket. "

6: 00 IST, April 1st 2022

According to the details, in an interview with Arshad Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan said, "My life is in danger". This interview will be aired only on ARY News at 7 pm today.

The Prime Minister also said in the interview that he has been aware of the conspiracy against him since August last year. The Prime Minister has said in a recent interview that if we succeed in the no-confidence motion, then it is a good idea to go for an immediate election. 

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5: 52 IST, April 1st 2022

As no-confidence looms over Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, his ex-wife Reham Khan continued with her scathing attacks on Friday. Taking to the microblogging site Twitter, Rehman said that Pakistan was great when Imran Khan was 'not the Prime Minister' of the country. In another tweet, the ex-wife of the incumbent Pakistan Prime Minister added that Imran Khan was 'history' and that the country should focus on standing together for 'cleaning the mess'. 

"I think we should focus on standing together for cleaning the mess Naya Pakistan has left," she wrote in the tweet. The statement of Rehman comes in response to Imran Khan's national address, which he delivered on Thursday after multiple postponements. During his address, the Pakistan Prime Minister confirmed that the no-confidence motion trailed against him by the Opposition will be put to vote on  April 3, Sunday. He claimed that he was 'not scared'.

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11: 31 IST, April 1st 2022

In a big development, Pakistan Minister Fawad Chaudhry revealed, "Security agencies have reported that a plot to assassinate Prime Minister Imran Khan has been hatched. Following these reports, the security of the Prime Minister has been beefed up as per the government decision."

 

10: 52 IST, April 1st 2022

On Friday, Pakistan summoned a senior US diplomat in Islamabad and lodged a strong protest over America's alleged "interference" in its internal affairs. The Foreign Office also handed over a letter of protest to the US diplomat over the language used by a foreign official during a formal communication. The US diplomat has been told that "interference in Pakistan's internal affairs is unacceptable", sources added.
 

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10: 47 IST, April 1st 2022

Boosting the morale of the PTI cadre, Pakistan PM Imran Khan hailed his party's success in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa local body polls. Two days ahead of the no-confidence motion, he opined, "People of KP have emphatically rejected the traitors who sold out to foreign masters. This is an early warning to all traitors of what awaits them in their constituencies". 

 

9: 26 IST, April 1st 2022

 

PML-N president and Leader of Opposition Shehbaz Sharif termed PM Imran Khan as a security risk for the country after his address to the nation. He opined, "Your corruption, incompetence and incompetence have brought economic, social and foreign catastrophe to the country Imran Niazi's speeches should be banned, he is trying to destroy the diplomatic relations of the country". 

 

 

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7: 54 IST, April 1st 2022

In a big development, Pakistan issued a demarche to the US over the alleged letter which Imran Khan buttressed as proof of a "foreign conspiracy" to dislodge the PTI-led government. As per sources, a senior US diplomat has been summoned to Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday. This was in line with the decision taken in the meeting of Pakistan's National Security Committee.

7: 54 IST, April 1st 2022

Dismissing Imran Khan's charge that the opposition is involved in a foreign conspiracy to dislodge the PTI-led government, PDM chief Fazlur Rehman said, "Bringing you to power was an international conspiracy. There is no need to make excuses today when you are leaving power due to your incompetence. Calling a political opponent a thief will not do anything. What did you give to the nation while you were in government?"

 

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11: 06 IST, March 31st 2022

A spokesman for the US State Department stated that the allegations made by Pakistan PM Imran Khan that the US sent a letter to Pakistan on the current political situation are completely false. The spokesperson further stated that they are keeping a close eye on what's going on in Pakistan. He also claimed that Pakistan's constitutional process and rule of law are respected and supported by them.

10: 54 IST, March 31st 2022

Notices are being issued to the dissident members under Article 63-A of the Constitution of Pakistan. Article 63-A of the Constitution of Pakistan strictly prohibits members of the Assembly from crossing the floor. The perpetrator has to wash his hands off his seat in the National Assembly.

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10: 40 IST, March 31st 2022

Three PML-N leaders are responding to Imran Khan's press conference, Pakistan's Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry said.

10: 31 IST, March 31st 2022

In his live address to the nation on Thursday, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan named the United States as the country in question over a 'threatening letter.' However, he soon backtracked and mentioned the sender as 'a foreign nation,' which was against the country.

"On March 8 we received a message from America... I mean a foreign country... That message is against our country. They knew beforehand there was a no-confidence motion coming," Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said. Read Full Story.

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10: 00 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday issued a clarification on his Russia visit, asserting that visiting Moscow amidst the Russia-Ukraine war was not his personal decision. Khan asserted that his trip to Russia was planned beforehand by the Foreign Ministry, yet claims were made that he decided to go visit Russian President Vladimir Putin on his own. 

"On Russia visit, they questioned me as if we were slaves. They claimed Imran Khan decided to visit Russia. It was not my own plan. We have consultations with the Foreign Office, all our officials were in this room when we decided to schedule the visit," said Imran Khan. Read Full Story.

9: 42 IST, March 31st 2022

A defiant Imran Khan on Thursday indicated that he will not resign from the post of Pakistan's prime minister despite losing the majority in the National Assembly and insisted that he will face the vote of no-confidence which would take place on Sunday.
 

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9: 20 IST, March 31st 2022

"Voting will be on Sunday and Pakistan has a choice," Imran Khan confirms the date of the Pakistan assembly's no-confidence vote against his government. He said he will not resign and play till the "last ball". 

9: 16 IST, March 31st 2022

"When did Shehbaz Sharif raise his voice for Pakistan's suffering because of America's wars? And his elder brother can't speak, because we know where his money is kept," Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said.

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9: 14 IST, March 31st 2022

When we were participating in this war on terror, ask foreign Pakistanis what they had to deal with. Innocent Pakistanis were jailed, while we were fighting for America: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan

9: 12 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed that ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif held secret talks with PM Narendra Modi in Nepal to escape from the Army.

 

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9: 07 IST, March 31st 2022

Imran Khan blames America

"On March 8 we received a message from America... I mean a foreign country... That message is against our country. They knew beforehand there was a no-confidence motion coming," Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said.

9: 07 IST, March 31st 2022

When I went to Russia, there was full planning from beforehand by the Foreign Ministry. And they're making it out to be that I decided myself: Imran Khan, Pakistan PM Imran Khan

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8: 58 IST, March 31st 2022

During his address to the nation, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan tried to make America the focus. Decrying sanctions over Pakistan, he said, "No American ally has sacrificed as many lives as Pakistan has."

8: 55 IST, March 31st 2022

"I am that Pakistani who was best known in India, because of Cricket. I know America really well," Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said during his address to the nation.

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8: 55 IST, March 31st 2022

As a child, I remember Pakistan rising to the top. South Korea had come to Pakistan to learn how did we progress, Malaysian princes used to study with me in school. Middle East used to come to our universities. I've seen all this sinking, seen my country getting insulted: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan

8: 53 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks about 'being under foreign shackles'. He said that he was humiliated for 14 years after entering politics.

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8: 53 IST, March 31st 2022

Imran Khan said that during his youth, he saw that Pakistan was progressing toward the path of success and development, but because of the corruption of political leaders, it started witnessing a decline.

8: 46 IST, March 31st 2022

"Pakistan is at a defining moment, a moment of choice, with two roads before us," Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said.

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8: 44 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan PM Imran Khan addresses the nation as trouble continues to mount for his govt ahead of the no-trust vote.

 

8: 44 IST, March 31st 2022

"I'm fortunate that God gave me everything-fame, wealth, everything. I don't need anything today, he gave me everything for which I am very thankful. Pakistan is only 5 yrs older than me, I'm from the 1st generation of the country to be born after independence," Pakistan PM Imran Khan said,

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8: 38 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan Foreign Affairs Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi briefed Prime Minister Imran Khan on China's position on the 'foreign conspiracy' to topple his government. 

8: 15 IST, March 31st 2022

The Pakistan government has issued a statement after the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting.

 

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7: 51 IST, March 31st 2022

There will be a delay in Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's address due to his meeting with Foreign Affairs Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. 

7: 43 IST, March 31st 2022

In a key National Security meeting, the consensus was reached that interference in Pakistan's internal affairs is unacceptable under any circumstances. PM Imran Khan's address is likely to revolve around SECRET THREAT as NSC has taken a position on the matter

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7: 33 IST, March 31st 2022

Ahead of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's address, 17 rebel Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf MNAs were removed from the party's internal communication WhatsApp group.

1. Amir Liaquat

2. Farrukh Altaf

3. Sami Gilani

4. Syed Mubeen Alam

5. Asim Nazir

6. Ahmad Hussain Dehar

7. Riaz Mazari

8. Amjad Farooq Khosa

9. Amir Gopang

10. Nawab Sher Wasir

11. Afzal Dhandla 

12. Nuzhat Pathan

13. Wajiha Qamar

14. Ramesh Kumar

15. Basit Bukhari

16. Raja Riaz 

17.  Rana Qasim Noon

7: 30 IST, March 31st 2022

During the Opposition's press conference, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said the Opposition had presented 172 lawmakers in the National Assembly which proves that PM Imran Khan has nowhere to "run".

"Imran isn't left with anywhere to run. Today, he used Speaker to run away but for how long ?. There is no safe passage anymore. There is one honourable way, PM should resign and Shehbaz Sharif be given an opportunity for a vote of confidence," he said.

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7: 07 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the nation (recorded) at 7.45 PM (IST) after the no-confidence vote was delayed.

7: 00 IST, March 31st 2022

China asks all parties to stay united as the Pakistan government is set to fall. Concerned about any change of leadership in Pakistan, Beijing said that it could impact strategic ties with Islamabad.

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6: 48 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan's Opposition addresses media after National Assembly adjourned to April 3 as trouble continues to mount for Imran Khan.

6: 34 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the nation at 7.30 PM (IST) after the no-confidence vote was delayed.

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6: 29 IST, March 31st 2022

'Go Imran, go' slogans were raised in Pak Assembly as the opposition holds a sit-in protest in the Pak assembly after the session is adjourned till April 3, with no word yet on when voting will take place in the no-trust motion.

6: 22 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan opposition stages sit-in protest at National Assembly. This comes after proceedings of the National Assembly of Pakistan adjourned to April 3, 2022.

 

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6: 00 IST, March 31st 2022

Proceedings of the National Assembly of Pakistan adjourned to April 3, 2022 soon after it convened to discuss the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan.

5: 55 IST, March 31st 2022

National Assembly session has commenced with Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri in the chair. The debate on no-confidence motion to begin shortly

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5: 42 IST, March 31st 2022

Important session at National Assembly over the debate of no-confidence vote against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to start shortly. 

5: 37 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari attended a meeting of united opposition at Parliament House. In a video shared by the PPP on its official Twitter handle, the members can be seen greeting Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on his arrival. 

 

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5: 31 IST, March 31st 2022

PTI has decided to take strict action against dissented members, issued a last warning letter which is to be replied to to by tomorrow. 

5: 28 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan Parliamentary Security Committee in-camera meeting that is scheduled to take place today at 6 p.m will be boycotted by the Opposition, as per sources. 

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5: 25 IST, March 31st 2022

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government sent notices to rebel Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) in Parliament on Wednesday. The notices have been issued under Article 63-A. Article 63 A of the Pakistan constitution lines up conditions on which: A person shall be disqualified from being elected or chosen as, and from being, a member of the  Parliament

5: 01 IST, March 31st 2022

China has taken a stance against foreign invasion, Wang Yi told Shah Mehmood Qureshi. Wang said that "we cannot allow the Cold War mentality to be revived, camp confrontation to be repeated in Asia. Small & medium-sized countries shall not become tools or even victims of the great power game."

His response comes amid Imran Khan's claim of a foreign conspiracy to topple his government.

 

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4: 53 IST, March 31st 2022

The opposition parliamentary party meeting was attended by 172 members, Maryam Aurangzeb, the Spokesperson for the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), said.

4: 47 IST, March 31st 2022

PPP member and information secretary Shazia Atta said that united Opposition will not take back the no-trust motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan. The Opposition has also claimed that it has the support of 172 MNAs as of Thursday afternoon.

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4: 47 IST, March 31st 2022

"Imran Khan's attempt to scandalize polarize national security institutions is outrageous. Imran Khan's minister has himself made some ambassadors write the letter. He is using the threat letter to run from our constitutional fight and pressurising institutions." Bhutto said.

4: 30 IST, March 31st 2022

Imran Khan is trying to put pressure on institutions with the letter: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said.

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4: 25 IST, March 31st 2022

PM Imran Khan has offered to dissolve the assembly if a no-confidence motion against him is withdrawn. According to the sources, an “important personality” has given a message of PM to the Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif, Pakistan's Geo News reported.

4: 24 IST, March 31st 2022

The United Opposition has demanded that the election of a new Prime Minister be included in the agenda. The opposition submitted the petition to the National Assembly Secretariat

The election of a new Prime Minister should also be included in the agenda by issuing a supplementary agenda. Opposition's demand in the petition Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Naveed Qamar and Shazia Murree submitted petitions on behalf of the opposition.

 

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4: 07 IST, March 31st 2022

The lower House of Pakistan's Parliament is scheduled to meet on Thursday for a debate on the no-confidence motion tabled by the joint opposition against Prime Minister Imran Khan to topple his government which has effectively lost the majority after two key allies walked away from the ruling coalition.

3: 54 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan Parliamentary Security Committee in-camera meeting today at 6 p.m. The opposition hasn’t reverted whether they will take part in the Parliamentary Security Committee meeting. Opposition is likely to stay away from meeting

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3: 40 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan Ministers Asad Umar, Sheikh Rashid arrived to attend the meeting. Defense Minister Pervez Khattak also arrived to attend the National Security Committee meeting. The Naval Chief reached the Prime Minister's House to attend a meeting of the National Security Committee.

3: 37 IST, March 31st 2022

Imran Khan met Attorney General Khalid Jawed Khan on Wednesday and discussed legalities linked to the 'secret letter'.

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3: 35 IST, March 31st 2022

"Rebel PTI members and alliance partners who have gone to the opposition are now in our touch. The threat from foreign is clear," PTI leader Farrukh Habib said,

3: 33 IST, March 31st 2022

Top Pakistan Army officials at Imran Khan's residence as cornered Pakistan Prime Minister chairs high-level meeting ahead of the no-trust vote.

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3: 32 IST, March 31st 2022

"The Standing Committee on National Security of the Parliament will be briefed on the foreign threatening letter received regarding the change of government in Pakistan. Foreign powers have no right to change the government in Pakistan through conspiracy. Will not compromise," PTI leader Farrukh Habib said.

2: 38 IST, March 31st 2022

National Assembly Speaker  Asad Qaiser convened a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security at 6 pm (Pakistan time) today. The participants will be briefed on the letter which talks about a foreign conspiracy to dislodge the PTI-led government. Besides committee members, leaders of all parliamentary parties have been invited to the meeting. 

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2: 05 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan's I&B Minister Fawad Chaudhry revealed that PM Imran Khan has convened a meeting of the National Security Committee, which will be held at his official residence this afternoon. This comes after Imran Khan alleged that there is a foreign conspiracy to dislodge the PTI-led government. 

 

1: 36 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan PM Imran Khan will address the nation on Thursday night, I&B Minister Fawad Chaudhry revealed. This comes even as he has refused to step down after his government has lost the majority.

 

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12: 21 IST, March 31st 2022

The meeting of the parliamentary leaders of the united opposition will be held at PML(N) president Shehbaz Sharif's residence shortly. Discussions will be held on the strategy for the National Assembly session abd the government's proposal to show the threat letter. 

12: 21 IST, March 31st 2022

PPP MNA Jam Abdul Karim who is accused of killing a journalist has moved the Sindh High Court seeking bail. He has already been put on the Exit Control List by the Imran Khan-led government. Earlier in the day, he arrived in Karachi to cast his vote during the no-confidence motion. 

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11: 53 IST, March 31st 2022

As per sources, Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid will meet Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar. While Buzdar has submitted his resignation, it is yet to be accepted by Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar. Meanwhile, PML(Q) leader Pervaiz Elahi who has been named Buzdar's replacement will meet Members of the Provincial Assembly belonging to the Jahangir Tareen group in order to solicit their support. 

11: 02 IST, March 31st 2022

Taking to Twitter, PML(N) MP and former Minister Ahsan Iqbal remarked, "PTI has started a very disgusting game, retired military officers are being used to create political divisions in the national defence establishment. My request to retired officers is that if they are interested in politics, remove the rank of Major and tweet. Don't play with your organization." 

 

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10: 38 IST, March 31st 2022

Amid the political crisis in Pakistan, the country's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will return to his country today. He attended the third meeting of Foreign Ministers of Neighbouring Countries of Afghanistan in China. Qureshi also held separate talks with his counterparts from Iran, Afghanistan and Russia. 

 

10: 00 IST, March 31st 2022

The US denied reports of any specific message being delivered to Pakistan's then-ambassador to the United States and said that no US government agency had sent a letter to Pakistan on the current political situation in the country. While responding to the question from Pakistan's Dawn regarding the alleged 'letter' and 'US involvement in a no-confidence motion against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan', a State Department spokesperson said, "there is no truth to these allegations". 

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9: 03 IST, March 31st 2022

To begin with, Pakistan PM Imran Khan will chair the Political Committee meeting of PTI which will begin at noon. At 3 pm, the Joint Opposition Parliamentary committee meeting will be chaired by Leader of Opposition and PML(N) president Shahbaz Sharif. The National Assembly session for a debate on the no-confidence motion shall commence at 4 pm. 

8: 18 IST, March 31st 2022

 

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7: 13 IST, March 31st 2022

Pakistan PM Imran Khan met the country's Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in the wee hours of Thursday, as per sources. This was the third meeting between the two in the last 12 hours. After the first meeting with Bajwa, Khan had cancelled his address to the nation. 

6: 47 IST, March 31st 2022

As per sources, Imran Khan has called a meeting to discuss the political situation in Pakistan today. Cabinet Ministers are also expected to be part of the meeting. 

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11: 05 IST, March 30th 2022

Pakistan's Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday rejected reports about the army chief asking Prime Minister Imran Khan to resign.

Chaudhry briefly chatted with the media in Islamabad where he was asked about reports regarding a meeting between Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Prime Minister Khan.

"Neither has the army chief asked for his resignation, nor will he resign," the minister said, confirming the meeting between General Bajwa and PM Khan but without giving any details of the key meeting.
 

10: 39 IST, March 30th 2022

According to reports, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is planning another mega march in Islamabad. The last mega rally, which was attended by top PTI leaders, including Imran Khan, was held on Sunday.

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10: 18 IST, March 30th 2022

Amid the ongoing political upheaval in Pakistan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday, March 30, said that China remains to be "Pakistan’s most reliable partner and strongest backer."

While commenting on the ongoing instability in Pakistan politics as the ‘no-trust motion’ against Imran Khan rises, Wang Yi said, “As always, China will support Pakistan in safeguarding its national sovereignty, territorial integrity and national dignity, and be Pakistan's most reliable partner and strongest backer." Read Full Story.

9: 48 IST, March 30th 2022

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) president Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday said that the opposition has the support of 175 lawmakers at a time when it needs only 172 members' support to sail through the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Moreover, the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) received another setback as Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) quit the ruling alliance after signing an agreement with joint opposition.

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9: 22 IST, March 30th 2022

Political turmoil in Pakistan is at its peak as no-confidence looms over PM Imran Khan. The cricketer-turned-politician is the 3rd premier to face the motion. Though not ousted through no-confidence, none of the premiers of Pakistan has completed the full term of 5 years in office. CHECK THE LIST HERE.

9: 00 IST, March 30th 2022

PTI leader Faisal Vawda told Pakistani media that the life of Prime Minister Imran Khan is under threat and that letter mentions he can be assassinated.

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8: 59 IST, March 30th 2022

China has now entered the Pakistan political crisis by warning the United States against 'interference' in Pakistan's internal affairs. The Chinese officials told Islamabad that it is upset with the manner in which the US intervenes sometimes, reports Pakistan media citing Shah Mehmood Qureshi's meeting with Beijing officials. Read Full Story.

8: 23 IST, March 30th 2022

Chief Justice Islamabad High Court has stopped Prime Minister Imran Khan from revealing the letter to the public under the Official Secrets Act.

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8: 01 IST, March 30th 2022

Amid the political crisis in Pakistan, Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa reviews the security scenario in Peshawar.

7: 54 IST, March 30th 2022

Cousin of Information Minister Fawad Chaudhary reaches Sindh House for Opposition meeting.  During the meeting,  22 MNAs from the ruling PTI joined United Opposition.

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7: 32 IST, March 30th 2022

A meeting of Opposition Leaders is underway at Sindh House. 196 members of the opposition attended the meeting, sources said. Signatures were taken from all the members of the assembly. During the meeting,  22 MNAs from the ruling PTI joined United Opposition.

7: 23 IST, March 30th 2022

 The letter was sent by former ambassador to the US Asad Majeed after talks with US officials, according to Pakistani media.

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7: 13 IST, March 30th 2022

The Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to share the ‘threatening letter’ with National Security Committee.

7: 13 IST, March 30th 2022

The ministers of PTI's ally MQM did not attend the cabinet meeting called by Imran Khan on Wednesday, reports said.

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7: 05 IST, March 30th 2022

A meeting of Corps Commanders called by Prime Minister Imran Khan is underway. Top military leadership are present at the meeting. 

6: 58 IST, March 30th 2022

Grand Democratic Alliance has threatened to break ties with Imran Khan's government. GDA has 3 seats and is PTI alliance partner.

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6: 49 IST, March 30th 2022

As PTI lost the majority in the National Assembly after MQM-P quits its coalition, Prime Minister Imran Khan is reaching out to rebel leaders of the United Opposition to garner their support.

6: 49 IST, March 30th 2022

The debate on the No-confidence vote will begin at 4:30 PM on Thursday. The voting is expected to take place on April 3.

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6: 41 IST, March 30th 2022

As the content of the alleged 'secret letter' was shared with journalists, the sender of the Letter was unhappy with Pakistani policies and annoyed with Imran Khan's Russia trip. The letter was received by Pakistan's Foreign Ministry.

However, details about “Which Country” sent the letter were not shared with the journalist, sources said.

6: 30 IST, March 30th 2022

"I am of view we have more than 80% chances of survival," Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan tells journalists.

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6: 29 IST, March 30th 2022

Prime Minister Imran Khan's address to the nation has been called off, confirms Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Khan in a tweet.

 

6: 28 IST, March 30th 2022

Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to summon an in-camera National Security Committee meeting over the letter issue. The letter has been sealed as per the Official Secrets Act. The sealed letter will be shown at the NSC meeting.

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6: 19 IST, March 30th 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is planning to show the content of a 'secret letter' to Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) before the no-trust vote. 

6: 10 IST, March 30th 2022

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party, in a press briefing in Islamabad, said that Shehbaz Sharif will soon be elected Prime Minister.

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5: 57 IST, March 30th 2022

"He (Imran Khan) has to resign, he can't keep running for long. Parliament Session is tomorrow, let's have the voting tomorrow and settle the matter so that we can go ahead," Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party, said in Islamabad.

5: 57 IST, March 30th 2022

Prime Minister Imran Khan has lost the majority in the National Assembly after MQM-P quits its coalition with the government. The party formally announced on Wednesday that it was joining the opposition ranks.

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5: 46 IST, March 30th 2022

According to reports, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will chair a meeting of Corps Commanders. During the meeting, top military leadership will remain present. National Security Committee (NSC) Pakistan will also be called, sources added.

5: 40 IST, March 30th 2022

Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and DG ISI Nadeem Anjum have demanded Prime Minister Imran Khan's resignation, according to sources.

 

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5: 35 IST, March 30th 2022

Pakistan Muslim League (N) Shehbaz Sharif, in a press briefing, said that the Opposition is united and asked Imran Khan to resign as Prime Minister. 

5: 22 IST, March 30th 2022

Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and DG ISI Nadeem Anjum have reached Prime Minister Imran Khan's residence. This meeting comes at a time when more allies desert PTI ahead of the no-trust vote.

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5: 15 IST, March 30th 2022

Pakistan Opposition leaders are addressing a briefing in the capital Islamabad, As the number suggests PML-N 135, PPP 56, MMA 15, MQM 7, BNP 4  and others 11.

 

4: 58 IST, March 30th 2022

After the Cabinet meeting called by Imran Khan, Interior minister Sheikh Raseed said that Cabinet has shown trust in the Prime Minister. He said that discussions took place on threat letters. "No question on his resignation, we will fight till the last ball," he said.

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4: 51 IST, March 30th 2022

"Politicians should learn a lesson from Imran Khan's instructive end," Maryam Nawaz Sharif tweeted in Urdu as Prime Minister Imran Khan faces a possible exit.

 

4: 47 IST, March 30th 2022

Baluchistan National Party has formally withdrawn support from Prime Minister Imran Khan-led PTI government. 

"We, as a political party have withdrawn our support for the incumbent PTI Government and no longer desire to sit on the treasury benches. You are, therefore, requested to kindly allocate seats for our party on the side of Opposition benches," the letter said.

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4: 43 IST, March 30th 2022

The agreement between MQM-P and the joint Opposition was ratified today. This is on the no-trust motion against Imran Khan. Rabita Committee has endorsed the signed agreement. Details of the Agreement will be stared with the media shortly.

4: 37 IST, March 30th 2022

"The statement of PM regarding showing the letter to journalists and allies is shocking. If the letter is related to a conspiracy against the country then why it is not being presented to the National Security Committee of Parliament," Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman said.

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4: 23 IST, March 30th 2022

PPP has called an emergency meeting at Zardari House, Islamabad. During the meeting, PPP will discuss the agreement reached with MQM. 

Earlier, the CEC members of PPP were given the documents for ratification of the agreement with MQM. 

4: 23 IST, March 30th 2022

After claiming 'foreign conspiracy', Pakistan PM Imran Khan called a cabinet meeting with PTI leaders and allies and showed them 'Secret Letter.' 

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4: 23 IST, March 30th 2022

According to reports, Prime Minister Imran Khan will meet Pakistani Army leadership today evening as the no-confidence vote debate starts on Thursday.

4: 13 IST, March 30th 2022

Accordng to reports, PPP leader Murtaza Wahab unhappy with leadership is likely to resign as Administrator, Karachi.

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4: 04 IST, March 30th 2022

The Praetorian Democracy of Pakistan has only been strengthened by the recent developments, endangering Imran Khan's government amid the no-confidence motion scheduled for March 31.

The imminent demise of the Imran Khan regime has re-established the primacy of the Pakistan Army in the politics of the country. A paraphrasing of a Biblical verse - The Army giveth and the Army hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Army - sums up the state of democracy in the Islamic state, reported European Times.

Pakistan is a praetorian democracy in which the military dominates and guides the basic rules of the game while civilian governments have very little say over the important policies of the state like defence, foreign, and internal security.

In Pakistan's Praetorian democracy, even a minority government can survive a full term if it has the support of the military; conversely, even a government enjoying a two-thirds majority can be thrown out if the Army turns against it.

3: 45 IST, March 30th 2022

In the 342-member National Assembly (NA), the majority mark is 172.

Imran Khan's PTI: 155
Allies:  11
Total: 166

Opposition: 168
MQMP: 7 
Total: 175

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3: 45 IST, March 30th 2022

According to reports, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran is likely to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and allies on Wednesday.

 

3: 35 IST, March 30th 2022

The lower house will start debating the motion on Thursday and Imran Khan has tried to steady the ship ahead of a likely no-confidence vote next week.

The prime minister is facing the biggest challenge to his rule since being elected in 2018, with opponents accusing him of dragging the country into deeper economic turmoil.

No prime minister in Pakistan's history has ever been ousted through a no-confidence motion, and PM Imran Khan is the third premier to face the challenge, reported Geo News.

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3: 35 IST, March 30th 2022

"Prime Minister  Imran Khan is a player who fights till the last ball. He will not resign," Pakistan IT minister Fawad Chaudhry tweeted. 

"If anyone is not interested in looking at evidence for any reason onus is on him and not us," Pak IT minister added.

3: 26 IST, March 30th 2022

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday has directed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members of the National Assembly not to participate in the no-confidence motion either by abstaining from voting or not attending the session on March 31.Khan "strictly" directed PTI's members of the National Assembly (MNAs) to not participate in the no-confidence motion against him and warned them of action if they disobey the orders, reported Geo News.

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3: 26 IST, March 30th 2022

PM Imran Khan will address the nation today, Pakistani media quotes its Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed as saying. 

As per Pakistan media, PM Imran Khan will address the nation in the evening to take them into confidence over a ‘foreign conspiracy’ letter aimed at toppling the incumbent government

3: 26 IST, March 30th 2022

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), a key ally of PTI in Centre, quits Prime Minister Imran Khan’s federal cabinet after an agreement signed with joint opposition regarding the no-trust motion, reports Pakistan media.

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Published March 30th, 2022 at 15:26 IST

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