Islamabad: It seems that Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government is going to be strongly challenged by the opposition as major political parties from the opposition benches have joined together and have submitted a no-confidence motion against the premier in the National Assembly of Pakistan.
The move comes amid joint opposition parties, including Pakistan Muslim League — Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan People Party (PPP), Jamiat Ulema Islam — Fazl (JUI-F) and other members decided to oust the ruling government of Imran Khan, aimed at dissolving the assemblies and moving towards early elections.
"This government has inflicted unprecedented damage on the country's economy during its almost four year in power," said PML-N leader Shahbaz Sharif.
"Inflation has touched historic highs.. the lives of masses have been made miserable by the selected prime minister," he added.
Former President and Chairman of Pakistan People Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari, while addressing a joint press conference of opposition parties, said Pakistan is in a state of severe crisis, which he said, can only be averted and tackled through a joint effort from all democratic representatives.
Talking about the no-confidence motion, which requires at least 172 votes in support to oust Prime Minister Imran Khan, Zardari said that the opposition parties have already gathered support or more than the required number.
"Not only opposition but the ruling PTI lawmakers are also fed up with their government because they have to contest elections and go back to their constituencies," he said.
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