Tag: No-confidence motion

  • Ab tou dharnay hongay: Govt, Opposition set to do jalsas on same day in Islamabad

    Ab tou dharnay hongay: Govt, Opposition set to do jalsas on same day in Islamabad

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to hold a massive, what they are calling, a ‘public meeting’ at D-Chowk on March 27.

    As per media reports, the government has cautioned lawmakers that they will have to make their way through the crowd of ‘one million’ to enter Parliament House for casting their vote on the no-trust motion against Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, which is expected to take place on March 28.

    The decision to gather PTI workers at D-Chowk on March 27 was made in the ruling party’s core committee meeting, which was presided by PM Khan himself.

    It is being reported that the core committee was also attended by National Assembly (NA) Speaker Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri.

    Meanwhile, the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday called the entire nation to march towards the federal capital on March 23 for an anti-government long march.

    “People should be ready for staying in Islamabad […] we are not sure till when will the long march last,” said Fazl.

    “From the door of the Parliament House to Shahrah-e-Dastoor, we will hold a historic rally. Through this, we will give a safe passage to all lawmakers for reaching the [assembly] safely and casting their vote,” said Maulana Fazl.

    PDM chief made the announcement after a meeting of Opposition parties which was hosted by Leader of the Opposition Shehbaz Sharif.

    In response to the PDM chief’s announcement, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said he had already stated that the Opposition was against the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) session in Islamabad.

    “I had already said that Fazlur Rehman’s real agenda was against the OIC conference. They are not able to accept that OIC foreign minister’s meeting will take place here after 15 years,” tweeted Fawad.

    PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan said on Monday announced that the voting on the no-confidence motion against PM Khan will take place after March 27.

  • Bye bye PTI? PPP, MQM-P to work together

    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari met the incumbent government’s Sindh ally Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Monday.

    In the meeting, both parties have agreed to work together in the interest of the country. PPP has also reportedly agreed to all points of MQM-P.

    PPP’s senior leader Yousuf Raza Gillani said that Bilawal Bhutto will brief the public on all matters which have been settled in the meeting.

    It is pertinent to mention that the meeting is quite important as the no-confidence date is approaching fast.

    Last week, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan himself went to Karachi to meet the MQM- P leadership.

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Dosti kar letay hain? Fawad Chaudhry says let’s see what the Opposition gets if they drop no-trust motion
    
			
    Dosti kar letay hain? Fawad Chaudhry says let’s see what the Opposition gets if they drop no-trust motion
    
			
    Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry is trying to extend reconciliation offers to the Opposition. 
    

    The minister said, “If the Opposition withdraws the no-confidence motion, let’s see what can be given to them in return.”
    

    Fawad said that the Opposition should withdraw the no-trust motion as it had caused bitterness in politics. He feared that the soaring political situation could harm the country.
    

    The minister said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) upcoming public gathering at Islamabad D-Chowk will turn out to be a “mini referendum” over the no-trust motion.
    

    He hoped that over one million people will attend the public meeting on the call of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Islamic values being violated in political conflict: Mufti Taqi Usmani
    
			
    Islamic values being violated in political conflict: Mufti Taqi Usmani
    
			
    Islamic scholar, Mufti Taqi Usmani shared his thoughts on Twitter over the ongoing political conflict among politicians in Pakistan on Monday. 
    

    He issued the statement after a series of heated confrontations was seen between the Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and the opposition leaders after a no-confidence motion against PM was submitted last week. 
    

    Mufti wrote, “It is frightening to imagine the extent to which Islamic rules and values are being violated in political disputes. May Allah protect us from its calamity.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    He continued that the political leadership should show decency while having arguments as it is detrimental to any society.
    

    “Whether the difference is political or ideological, to make it a matter of taking one’s life and abusing each other is deadly for the society. Criticism is done through arguments and not by vulgar language. Think about where we are going,” he further added. 
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘Fighting isn’t difficult, reconciliation is,’ Fawad Chaudhry trying to bring down political temperature?
    
			
    ‘Fighting isn’t difficult, reconciliation is,’ Fawad Chaudhry trying to bring down political temperature?
    
			
    Amidst all political chaos and unrest,  Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry tweeted, “The unintentional no-confidence motion presented by the Opposition has caused bitterness in politics.”
    

    “Democracy is not a system of extreme divisions, it is based on political consensus,” said Fawad, adding, “I don’t think there should be such extreme division that conversations become difficult.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    The minister further wrote, “Fighting isn’t difficult, reconciliation is.”
    

    Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed’s recent comments on the no-confidence motion suggest mending ways with the Opposition.
    

    “I think we should go towards making peace with the Opposition,” said Rasheed.
    

    Fawad and Rasheed’s words come at a time when the political temperature is quite high.
    

    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari took to Twitter yesterday and responded to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent criticism hurled at the Opposition.
    

    “Imran Khan’s abusive language is the biggest proof he knows he’s losing. Have you ever heard a winning captain abuse his opponents?”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    “His reference to the army in public jalsa while no confidence is pending is pathetic, desperate, and will not work,” tweeted Bilawal.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Govt decides to call National Assembly session soon for no-confidence motion
    
			
    Govt decides to call National Assembly session soon for no-confidence motion
    
			
    The government has decided to convene the National Assembly (NA) session very soon after the Opposition submitted the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, reports Jang.
    

    According to media reports, only one member of the government will be allowed to sit in NA on the day, when NA members will cast votes on the no-confidence motion. 
    

    The government will issue a notification in which government members will not be permitted to attend the meeting and cast a vote for the no-confidence motion on the basis of Article 63-A of the Constitution. 
    

    As per media reports, if any member of the government attends the meeting or casts a vote, PM Imran Khan — who is also chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) — will write a letter regarding a reference against that member. The letter will be addressed to the NA Speaker.
    

    In a press conference yesterday, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said that the Speaker of the National Assembly should call the session for the no-confidence motion against PM Imran Khan.  
    

    He said that the no-confidence motion should not be delayed as the country cannot afford such situations for a longer period of time. 
    

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘Should we call Imran Khan a target killer’: PPP’s Sherry Rehman lashes at PM
    
			
    ‘Should we call Imran Khan a target killer’: PPP’s Sherry Rehman lashes at PM
    
			
    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman responding to Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s fiery speech in Karachi said, “He [PM Khan] says Asif Ali Zardari is my next target, so should we call Imran Khan a target killer?”
    

    Sherry Rehman said that it seems like “one Zardari” has overpowered the entire Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s ‘Awami March’ has overpowered the nerves of the government, added Sherry.
    

    “Imran Khan’s rude and vulgar language shows that he seems rather nervous,” said the PPP senator.
    

    The PPP leader said, “PM Khan’s confusion was the first victory of the long march and no-confidence motion,” adding that the premier had lost his balance.
    

    PM Imran Khan on Wednesday delivered a thundering speech in Karachi against the Opposition.
    

    The prime minister said, “I was thinking that somehow if only I could get a hold of their neck, and God listened to my prayers and they submitted a no-trust move. Now they have been trapped and their no-confidence move is going to backfire.”
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘Asif Zardari tumhara waqt agaya hai,’ PM Khan roars at the Opposition in the face of no-confidence motion
    
			
    ‘Asif Zardari tumhara waqt agaya hai,’ PM Khan roars at the Opposition in the face of no-confidence motion
    
			
    Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday delivered a fiery speech in Karachi against the Opposition. He said that the submission of the no-confidence motion is the “political death” of the Opposition.
    

    The prime minister said, “I was thinking that somehow if only I could get a hold of their neck, and God listened to my prayers and they submitted a no-trust move. Now they have been trapped and their no-confidence move is going to backfire.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    The prime minister announced he was going to tour interior Sindh soon and that it was his mission to rid the region of the injustices done to it.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    “I won’t stop when we hopefully win [against] the no-confidence motion. I will go after them (the Opposition) and won’t spare them. My hands, which had been chained, will now be untied,” the PM thundered.
    

    “Now my first target, who has been under my radar for a long time, is Asif Ali Zardari,” the prime minister said.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    The premier also accused the former president of using “police and thugs to get people killed”, engaging in theft and corruption, and laundering money abroad.
    

    “Asif Zardari your time is near,” he warned.
    

    He alleged that the former president roams around with “buckets of money” and has kept Rs200 million to buy PTI parliamentarians.
    

    The premier alleged that when one of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNAs informed him that he was offered Rs200 million, he told the lawmaker to take the money and open a panahgaah or orphanage with it.
    

    Turning his guns on the leader of Opposition in National Assembly (NA) Shehbaz Sharif, PM Khan called the former a “boot polisher” and said, “Your time has come as well. You know that after the next three months, you will be behind the bars,” the premier said.
    

    He said Shehbaz had laundered billions of rupees to his son abroad, adding “I will further reduce electricity prices by retrieving public money from his son and son-in-law.”
    

    Talking about Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, “I thank my countrymen for giving record taxes this year. It is because of these taxes that I was able to reduce the price of petrol and Fazlur Rehman [taking a jibe at Maulana by calling his name instead of diesel].”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    

    


    

    

    

    Talking about Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, PM Khan said, ” I request to you Zardari, for god’s sake teach your son Urdu.”
    

    

    


    

    

    

    Talking about European Union (EU) and the criticism hurled at PM Khan for his recent speech questioning the EU envoys in Pakistan, the premier said, “I have not said anything to EU, I was only reminding them of the sacrifices we had made in the past.”
    

    The premier said that Pakistan should pursue friendships with every country and wasn’t against anyone but “I will never allow any country to take action against my nation’s interests.”
    

    “I am a supporter of peace and will not take part in any war,” said PM Khan.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    PM Khan to visit Karachi today to meet MQM leadership
    
			
    PM Khan to visit Karachi today to meet MQM leadership
    
			
    Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan will visit Karachi today to meet its Sindh ally, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P).
    

    It is also being reported that PM Khan will attend a ceremony of the government’s Ehsaas Programme at National Stadium and meet PTI’s Sindh MPAs at Governor House.
    

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had also contacted Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) for scheduling a meeting of the party president with the premier.
    

    However, the president of the PML-F, Pir Pagara, would not be able to meet the premier due to his illness and other pre-planned engagements in his hometown.
    

    On Tuesday, PM Khan spent a rather busy day in the capital. 
    

    Soon after the Opposition submitted its no-confidence motion in the National Assembly Secretariat, the PM met a number of digital journalists and stated confidently he was going nowhere.
    

    PM Khan told digital journalists he was confident his old friend, Jahangir Tareen, would never join the Opposition’s camp. “I know he will never join these thieves.”
    

    He also said there were “multiple foreign hands” backing the Opposition, adding that he was completely prepared to handle the political situation. “A captain doesn’t reveal his strategy all at once.”
    

    The premier said those who did not want an independent foreign policy were supporting the Opposition. He reiterated that the Pakistan Army would never support “these thieves” [Opposition leaders]. “The Opposition does not have the support of the people so they say the establishment is with us.”
    

    He remarked: “What will happen if the no-trust move does not succeed? A mind game is being played, and I am the master of mind games.”
    

     
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Today’s highlights: Opposition submits no-confidence while PM remains unfazed
    
			
    Today’s highlights: Opposition submits no-confidence while PM remains unfazed
    
			
    A total of 86 lawmakers from the Opposition parties signed the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Tuesday in an effort to oust the PM.
    

    Opposition leaders — Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif, and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman confirmed the submission in a joint press conference.
    

    The government’s current number of Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) stands at 179 while the Opposition has the support of 162 MNAs but they claim to have 186 members on their side.
    

    While addressing the conference, Zardari laughed when asked how many Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) assembly members are with him. He sarcastically said, “Naam bhi bata doon?” (Should I reveal the names also?)
    

    PM Khan remains unfazed
    

    PM Khan reportedly met with the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) to discuss legal aspects after the Opposition’s submission of a no-confidence motion against him. Not only this, the premier also had a meeting with YouTubers, in which he made several claims. He said that the army stands with the government, it will never support thieves.
    

    “After this, nothing will happen against this government till 2028. The Opposition will face a humiliating defeat,” he added.
    

    PM Khan is all set to visit Karachi tomorrow (Wednesday).
    

    Will Shehbaz Sharif become the new PM?
    

    Addressing the ‘Awami March’, former President Zardari hinted that Shehbaz Sharif might become the new PM (if the no-confidence motion is successful). He said, “It is time we bring a Shareef admi to replace the prime minister.”
    

    Another PPP leader, Naveed Qamar, said that it is likely that Shehbaz Sharif will be the next prime minister.
    

    CM Buzdar resignation matter
    

    As per reports, Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Usman Buzdar presented his resignation to the PM but he didn’t accept the resignation and reportedly said that Buzdar will always be CM of Punjab. Buzdar also vowed that even if he is no longer CM, he will always stand by Khan.
    

    Moreover, there are several media reports which suggest that members within PTI aren’t really happy with Buzdar. Aleem Khan and Jahangir Tareen group said that the only way to move forward in Punjab is minus-Buzdar.
    

    Awami March reaches Islamabad
    

    PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s Awami March has reached Islamabad. In an exclusive interview with Hamid Mir on Geo News’ programme Capital Talk, Bilawal said that the capital’s police is blocking its party convoy. “Until the whole caravan is allowed to come with me, we will protest,” he said.
    

    Tareen-Aleem partnership 
    

    Top leaders of the disgruntled Jahangir Khan Tareen (JKT) group, including PTI’s Aleem Khan, are going to London to meet Tareen.
    

    On Monday, Aleem Khan formally joined Jahangir Tareen’s group. Aleem said the aim is to “save” the party after “loyalists who had been integral in PTI’s 10-year struggle were sidelined without any reason.”
    

    In response, PM Khan claimed that Tareen would never support “thieves”.