Why Imran Khan Lost? | Political Crisis in Pakistan | Dhruv Rathee
Dhruv Rathee・16 minutes read
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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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.
