Political struggle in Pakistan at its peak, Imran government came in minority, discussion in National Assembly on no-confidence motion today

The Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), an important party involved in the coalition government of Pakistan, on Wednesday declared voting in support of the opposition's no-confidence motion. With this, the Imran government has come down to a minority in the Parliament. Two ministers from the MQM-P quota in the government have also resigned. After this, Prime Minister Imran Khan hurriedly called a special meeting of the cabinet. Amid speculations of resignation, Home Minister Rashid Khan has claimed that Imran will "play till the last ball".

the new announcement of rebels

MQM-P chief Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said during the press conference, "We want to make a new beginning for the politics of tolerance and true democracy." The party had put three demands in front of the government last day. The MQM-P has seven members in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament. The five-member Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) has announced to go with the opposition on Monday.

Opposition claims - it has the support of 175 MPs

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman claimed that the opposition has the support of 175 MPs. It was also announced that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Leader of Opposition Shahbaz Sharif would be the next Prime Minister of the country.

Opposition claims - Shahbaz will be the next prime minister

Shahbaz said that this is a very important day as all the opposition parties have united to face the problems of Pakistan. "The prime minister should resign and set a new tradition," he said. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the prime minister was left with no option but to resign after the MQM came together with the opposition parties. He also claimed that Shahbaz will soon be the next Prime Minister of the country.

threatening letter shared

On the other hand, during a conversation with the media after the special cabinet meeting, Rashid said, 'Imran shared the threat letter with the cabinet colleagues. Allies have reposed faith in Imran. At Sunday's rally, Imran had waved a letter claiming that foreign forces were trying to topple the Pakistan government. Rashid said that Imran, along with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, may inform Parliament about the threatening letter.

Instructions to MPs to remain absent

According to ANI, Imran has instructed the MPs of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party to remain absent during the no-confidence motion. In a letter sent to the MPs on Tuesday, he has also warned of strict action if he remains present during the proceedings.

Imran came in such a minority

Imran would need 172 votes in the 342-member lower house to drop the opposition's no-confidence motion. PTI formed the government with the support of 155 of its MPs and 23 of its alliance partners. Two constituents have gone to the opposition side, while two dozen PTI MPs have also revolted.

Third PM to the face no-confidence motion

Imran is the third prime minister of Pakistan to face a no-confidence motion. However, till now no prime minister has been removed through a no-confidence motion. The no-confidence motion submitted by over 100 opposition MPs on March 8 is likely to be discussed on Friday and voted on April 3.