New Delhi: As the beleaguered Imran Khan grapples with one of most difficult phase in his tenure as Pakistan PM, speculations are doing rounds about his probable ouster from power.
Some Pakistan reports claim that Pakistani Army is contemplating a change of guard and may replace Imran with another leader for the top post.
According to top sources, top military generals including Pak Army chief General Javed Bajwa are peeved with Imran’s handling of affairs and are set to cut short his innings as country’s premiere. It also says that decision to this effect is likely to be firmed up in days to come.
Imran Khan raised the hackles of Pak military generals as he recently praised India’s foreign policy and also effusively praised the Indian Army.
Here are top updates:
1) The no-confidence motion against incumbent PM Imran Khan will be brought on March 25. It was submitted in the Assembly on March 8.
Embattled PM Imran Khan is finding himself increasingly isolated in recent days. Today, the Election Commission of Pakistan issued second notice to him over violation of code of conduct.
2) Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has claimed that Imran Khan’s allies have left him in the lurch.
“They (MQM-P) will announce that they are with us in a day or two […] after meeting the MQM-P leadership, I am completely satisfied that the no-confidence motion will be successful,” PDM president Maulana Fazlur Rehman said.
3) Upping the ante against Imran govt, the Opposition is preparing for a long march against him. The PML-N convoy is set to take off march from Karachi to Islamabad on March 24.
4) Imran Khan has called upon supporters to hit roads in hordes and give a befitting reply to ‘conspirators & detractors’.
Army chief General Bajwa has reportedly Imran Khan to step down after the meeting of Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) in Islamabad. At the meeting, Imran sought to build a new narrative by calling Muslims to unite against those hit by Islamophobia.
5) Pakistan General Assembly has 342 members. For clearing no-trust motion, Imran needs support of 172 members. His party claims support of 192 MPs but there are reports of many PTI lawmakers defecting to the rival camp.
6) Silver lining for Imran could be mending ties with former allies, who are clamouring for removal of Usman Buzdar, Punjab chief minister. If their demands are met, they could swing in his favour.
