Imran Khan

Imran Khan facing revolt even before no-confidence vote
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Taking refuge at the Sindh House in the federal capital, several of these MNAs gave interviews to different media outlets, saying they have parted ways with the ruling party and would not contest the next elections on a PTI ticket. In a startling revelation, PTI's Ramesh Kumar claimed that 33 members of the Assembly, including three federal ministers, had left the ruling party and the Prime Minister should immediately resign now, The Express Tribune reported.
Alarm bells for Pakistan PM Imran Khan
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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is faced with a major challenge by opposition political parties, who have not only joined together to oust his government, but also have started to get nods from ally parties and members of the ruling benches, who now seem to be sliding in support of the no-confidence motion against him in the National Assembly.
Didn't join politics to know prices of tomatoes, potatoes: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
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PM Khan made these comments while criticizing the Opposition’s move to table a No-Confidence motion against his government. “I didn't join politics to know the prices of 'aloo and tamatar' (potatoes and tomatoes). I joined it for the sake of the country's youth… If we want to become a great nation, we will have to support the truth, and this is what I have been preaching for the last 25 years,” PM Khan said.
'We observed restraint': Imran Khan on Indian missile landing in Pakistani territory
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“We could have responded after an Indian missile fell in Mian Channu but we observed restraint,” PM Imran Khan said in a rally. Pakistan on Thursday  alleged that on 9th March a high-speed projectile, which was launched from India, entered its airspace after travelling 124 km and crashed near Mian Channu.
Pakistan's 'selected' PM Imran Khan under tremendous pressure to step down| Here's why
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The 69-years-old leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party (PTI) rode to power in 2017 on the back of massive anti-incumbency against then ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawa (PML-N). However, PM Khan seems to find himself in the similar precarious situation (like his predecessors were) as his government has been saddled by corruption charges. It is pertinent for us to know in detail the issues faced by Pakistan which has bogged down the government .
FATF's grey-listing again of Pakistan mirrors internal decay
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Pakistan is reeling under yet another shock as the terror related global watchdog, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) further extended its ban retaining Pakistan under the grey list following its abysmal failure to fulfill all the requirements set by the FATF. This has obviously dealt a severe blow to the country's image which already stands badly bruised and battered.
Pak Oppn parties submit no-confidence motion against PM Imran Khan
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The move comes amid joint opposition parties, including Pakistan Muslim League -- Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan People Party (PPP), 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.
Sensing defeat, loyalists are jumping out of Imran Khan's sinking ship in Pakistan
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Aleem Khan's announcement comes as a major blow to Imran Khan and his government as it grapples with a chronic economic crisis and rising inflation amid reports of strained ties with the all-powerful military. Like Tareen, Aleem Khan is a rich politician of Pakistan who owns Samaa TV and other business groups. He had been with Imran Khan since 2012.
Pak PM Imran Khan lashes out against opposition
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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan delivered an unsparing speech, at a public coordination campaign in Vehari district's Mailsi tehsil, addressing the Opposition on the planned no-confidence motion against him. He lashed out naming his political rivals individually and questioned their credentials. While some believe that he is very sure of staying in power with support from the military establishment, others claim he is increasingly getting desperate and in a state of panic over the no-confidence move.
‘Are we your slaves?’: Imran Khan slams Western envoys for asking Pakistan to Condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
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“What do you think of us? Are we your slaves ... that whatever you say, we will do?” PM Imran Khan said at a rally. The diplomats of 22 missions in Islamabad, including those of the EU members, wrote and released a joint letter to the Pakistani PM to support a resolution in the UN General Assembly to condemn Moscow’s acts of aggression against Ukraine.
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