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Opposition Gains Momentum Against Imran Khan's Government

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

As the opposition in Pakistan closes in on becoming a joint force, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is increasingly optimistic about the possibility of seeing the back of Prime Minister Imran Khan in the near future. Recent developments, including the resignation of accountability Czar Shehzad Akbar and the outburst by treasury lawmaker Noor Alam Khan, have raised hopes among the opposition. Meanwhile, Pakistan Muslim League (Quaid-e-Azam) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has advised Prime Minister Imran Khan to be cautious regarding his team members, warning him to be "wary of advisors" as opposition claims that many PTI lawmakers are ready to quit their support for the government.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PPP is planning a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan in March, following the February 27 long march and the March 23 long march by the Pakistan Democratic Movement.
  • The PPP is considering rejoining the PDM to strengthen the opposition against the PTI-led government.
  • PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is ready to hand over the PM's slot to the PPP if the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan is successful.
  • The PPP leadership believes that the new government should dissolve the assemblies and call new elections if the no-confidence motion is successful.
  • PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto warned the government of a big show on February 27 to force the government out, labeling it the "final blow" to the government.
  • PPP Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman demanded an explanation from the government on how a sitting Prime Minister decides who is the leader of the opposition.
  • PPP Secretary General Nayyar Bukhari described Imran Khan as "dangerous for the country" and said that destruction of government, inflation, unemployment, and other issues are more threatening than the COVID-19 disease.

Sources:

  • "PML-N supremo ready to hand over slot to PPP," The Nation.
  • "PPP optimistic about success of no-confidence motion," The Nation.
  • "Bilawal warns Imran Khan's government of 'big show' on Feb 27," Dawn.
  • "Sherry Rehman demands explanation from Imran Khan," Dawn.
  • "Nayyar Bukhari hits back at Imran Khan," Dawn.

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