Why Imran Khan Lost? | Political Crisis in Pakistan | Dhruv Rathee

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Imran Khan, Pakistan's Prime Minister, lost a No-Confidence vote accusing the US of conspiring against him and faced internal rebellion, leading to his government's downfall. Despite winning a Voluntary Vote of Confidence, Imran Khan's government was ousted after the Supreme Court declared his actions unconstitutional.

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  • Pakistan's Prime Ministers have historically not completed full 5-year terms, with Imran Khan recently losing a No-Confidence vote after accusing the US of conspiring against him.
  • Imran Khan's government faced internal rebellion, coalition parties withdrawing support, and legal challenges, ultimately leading to his ousting despite winning a Voluntary Vote of Confidence.

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Recent questions

  • Why did Imran Khan lose a vote of No-Confidence?

    Imran Khan lost a vote of No-Confidence in Parliament due to accusations of conspiring against him by the US, linked to his ties with Russia and China. This led to a resolution being passed with 74 votes in favor, achieving a majority in the National Assembly.

  • How did Imran Khan initially respond to the No-Confidence vote?

    Initially, Imran Khan responded to the No-Confidence vote by calling for a Voluntary Vote of Confidence, which he won with 178 votes. However, internal rebellion within his party and withdrawal of support from coalition parties eventually led to his government's downfall.

  • What actions did Imran Khan take to retain support from PML-Q?

    To retain support from PML-Q, Imran Khan offered MQM-P the Ministry of Ports and Shipping. Despite this effort, the withdrawal of support from coalition parties like PML-Q, MQM-P, and BAP contributed to the downfall of Imran Khan's government.

  • How did Imran Khan justify declaring the No-Confidence vote illegal?

    Imran Khan's Law Minister invoked Article 5 of Pakistan's Constitution to declare the No-Confidence vote illegal, citing alleged foreign interference and conspiracies with America by the opposition. However, the Supreme Court of Pakistan later declared these actions unconstitutional.

  • What led to the ousting of Imran Khan's government?

    The ousting of Imran Khan's government was a result of the Supreme Court of Pakistan nullifying the call for fresh elections and allowing a Vote of Confidence. This decision followed the declaration of the government's actions as unconstitutional, ultimately leading to Imran Khan's government being ousted.

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Summary

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Imran Khan ousted as Pakistan's Prime Minister.

  • Pakistan's Prime Ministers have never completed a full 5-year term in office.
  • Imran Khan, a former cricketer, became Prime Minister but recently lost a vote of No-Confidence in Parliament.
  • The resolution was passed with 74 votes in favor, achieving a majority in the National Assembly.
  • Imran Khan accused the US of conspiring against him due to his ties with Russia and China.
  • In the 2018 General Elections, Imran Khan's PTI party emerged victorious with 155 seats.
  • Despite forming a coalition with smaller parties, PTI only secured 178 seats, slightly above the majority mark of 172.
  • The opposition, part of the Pakistan Democratic Movement, demanded a No-Confidence vote against Imran Khan.
  • Imran Khan called for a Voluntary Vote of Confidence, which he won with 178 votes.
  • Imran Khan faced internal rebellion within his party, with 24 PTI politicians ready to leave.
  • Collation parties, including PML-Q, MQM-P, and BAP, withdrew support from Imran Khan's government, leading to its downfall.

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Imran Khan ousted after Supreme Court ruling.

  • PML-Q's favor was retained by Imran Khan, who offered MQM-P the Ministry of Ports and Shipping.
  • Imran Khan accused the opposition of conspiring with America to overthrow his government, citing foreign involvement due to his Russian visit.
  • Imran Khan's Law Minister invoked Article 5 of Pakistan's Constitution to declare a No-Confidence vote illegal based on alleged foreign interference.
  • The Supreme Court of Pakistan declared Imran Khan's government's actions unconstitutional, nullifying the call for fresh elections and allowing a Vote of Confidence, which led to Imran Khan's government being ousted.
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