parliament: Thousands rally for Pakistan PM ahead of Parliament’s no-trust vote

Hundreds of Pakistanis gathered within the capital Islamabad on Sunday to rally behind the nation’s beleaguered Prime Minister Imran Khan who’s dealing with a no-confidence vote in Parliament. The previous cricketing star is accused by the opposition of mismanaging the economic system and overseas coverage in probably the most severe problem to his management since coming to energy in 2018.

Political analysts say Khan has misplaced the essential help of the nation’s highly effective army, whereas a spate of MPs from his ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf get together have mentioned they may defect.

Addressing a rally attended by supporters who have been bussed in from across the nation, Khan claimed he was the topic of a “overseas conspiracy” geared toward dislodging his authorities and that “funding was being channelled into Pakistan from overseas”.

“We’ve been threatened in writing however we won’t compromise on nationwide pursuits,” he claimed.

A no confidence movement has been tabled within the nation’s Nationwide Meeting, with days of debates anticipated to begin subsequent week earlier than the vote. The opposition wants a easy majority to topple Khan, after which a brand new prime minister could be chosen by parliament. However horse-trading is frequent in Pakistan politics and the rebels may properly return to the fold.