City
Epaper

Pakistan opposition leaders meet to plan anti-govt march

By ANI | Updated: March 7, 2021 19:40 IST

Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) has convened an important meeting on Sunday to discuss plans related to the anti-government long march, a day after Prime Minister Imran Khan secured a victory in the trust vote in the National Assembly.

Open in App

Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) has convened an important meeting on Sunday to discuss plans related to the anti-government long march, a day after Prime Minister Imran Khan secured a victory in the trust vote in the National Assembly.

According to PML-N spokesperson Maryam Aurangzeb, the meeting was convened at the party office in Chak Shehzad at 1:30 pm, Geo News reported.

Party vice president Maryam Nawaz Sharif attended the meeting, whereas, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and former finance minister Ishaq Dar joined the meeting virtually from London.

Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz also participated from Lahore virtually.

The meeting reviewed the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan while Opposition leaders also expected to formulate a plan-of-action on proposals for the long march.

The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an alliance of 11 opposition parties in Pakistan, has announced a long march in Islamabad on March 26.

Pakistan opposition has rejected Imran Khan's vote of confidence and dared him to take trust vote directly from the nation, reported The News International.

Speaking to media in Sukkur just after the National Assembly (NA) session concluded, PDM and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said the Constitution clearly stated that the president can summon a session "if he believes that the prime minister does not hold majority", Dawn reported.

"Here, the session was called over a summary by the fake prime minister. Summary is not involved in summoning such sessions, all of this is a drama," said the JUI-F chief, who is not part of the NA. "We don't accept today's Assembly session, nor do we accept the confidence vote."

On Saturday, Imran Khan won a trust vote in the NA with his party securing votes above a majority mark in the 342-member lower house of parliament.

Khan decided to take a vote of confidence after finance minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, on Wednesday, faced a drubbing in the Senate election, reinforcing the Opposition to demand the Prime Minister's resignation.

( With inputs from ANI )

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: ChakhokhbiliImran KhanLondonNational AssemblyMaryam AurangzebPremier of saImran ahmadAdministrative capitalPakistan muslim leagueLower house of the national assemblyJitender singh mehta
Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalLondon Fire: Jewish Hatzolah Ambulances Set Ablaze in Golders Green Area (Watch Videos)

InternationalLondon Tube Viral Video: Woman Shows Filthy Conditions, Sparks Online Debate

MumbaiMumbai: Gulf Airspace Closure Creates Chaos at CSMIA, 854 Flights Cancelled, London Fares Spike to ₹1.4 Lakh

MumbaiMumbai Airport: Antique Gold and Silver Coins Smuggled From London Seized by Customs

EntertainmentThis Is Going to Be a Special Year’: Bhumi Pednekar Shares Sweet Birthday Moments with Imran Khan

International Realted Stories

InternationalNo trend of Indians leaving UAE in large numbers amid West Asia crisis: Former ambassador Sunjay Sudhir

International"Will never leave American warfighter behind": Donald Trump confirms rescuing missing F-15 crew member

InternationalUS rescues second pilot of downed F-15E in Iran, confirms Trump

InternationalUS rescues missing F-15 crew member, say officials: Report

InternationalPurge at the Pentagon: Ousted Army Chief's final message stresses "leaders of character"