Here's how the odds are stacked against Pakistan PM Imran Khan as he faces no-confidence vote
India Today
A no-confidence motion against Pakistan PM Imran Khan has been introduced in the country's Parliament. Here's how his government fares against the Opposition's strength.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is walking on thin ice after the national assembly tabled the no-confidence motion against him. Multiple ministers in his Cabinet have joined the Opposition as he struggles to maintain a majority.
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The assembly on Monday began its session to discuss the no-confidence resolution against Prime Minister Imran Khan. Reports stated that 161 lawmakers voted in favour of tabling the resolution. After the resolution was tabled, the session was adjourned till Thursday.
With Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan facing a tough test now, here's how the odds are stacked against him.
PMLN: 84PPP: 56MMA: 14BAP: 04BNP: 4JWP (Erstwhile government member now with the opposition): 1Independents: 4Tariq Bashir Cheema: 1 (PMLQ member who recently resigned as minister and announced he would vote against Imran Khan even if his party doesn’t)Total: 169
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PTI: 155PMLQ: 4BAP: 1Grand Democratic Alliance: 3AML: 1Others: 1Total: 165Imran needs 172 votes to win.