In Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan is not only facing the no-confidence motion but also the rebellion of its leaders. It is reported that two of Khan’s cabinet ministers have resigned ahead of the vote on the proposal. It is being said that the round of resignations of ministers may continue. Even before this, the parties, which are said to be allies of Tehreek-e-Insaf, had decided to join hands with the opposition.
The News18 report quoted sources as saying that two ministers have resigned. Among these, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Reconciliation and Harmony in Balochistan (SAPM) Shahzain Bugti and PTI’s Member National Assembly (MNA) Dr Amir Liaquat announced their resignations on Sunday. According to sources, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi may also resign on Monday.
Both the big names had announced their resignations ahead of Khan’s massive rally in Islamabad. In this rally, there was a possibility that Khan could speak against the judicial system, against the army and against the government. According to the report, several major news networks were asked by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority to stop coverage of the rally.
Bugti, who stood against the government from Khan, was from the Jamhoori Watan Party, an ally of the PTI. At the same time, TV anchor Liaquat had already announced to distance himself from PTI in the ‘near future’.
What is the condition of Pakistan’s politics
On March 8, opposition parties in the country had filed a no-confidence motion against PM Khan. The opposition had moved the resolution saying that PM Khan has lost majority in Parliament. He said Khan needed the support of 172 of the 342 seats to remain in power and that 20 of his party’s MPs had already switched sides. The opponents of PM are continuously demanding to resign.
Here, Khan has already said, ‘Whatever happens, I will not resign.’ The special thing is that if some of Khan’s allies switch sides, then the coalition government may fall.