PML-N Leader Accuses PM Imran Khan of Civilian Martial Law, Vows Opposition Protest

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PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has sparked controversy with claims that Prime Minister Imran Khan has enforced civilian martial law, proroguing the National Assembly in an unconstitutional manner. The opposition leader further accused PTI of being traitors and conspiring against the Constitution for personal gain. During a united opposition conference, Shehbaz Sharif warned that the opposition would stage a massive protest on the streets of Pakistan against the PM's actions, drawing comparisons to General Musharraf's 2007 coup. The opposition leader questioned the timing of the dissolution of the National Assembly and the lack of objections raised by the Speaker of the House, citing alleged contradictions in the actions of Ambassador Asad Khan.

Key Takeaways:

  • PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has accused Prime Minister Imran Khan of enforcing civilian martial law, violating the Constitution through the proroguing of the National Assembly.
  • Shehbaz Sharif claimed that the opposition's no-confidence motion was valid, and its dismissal by National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri was unconstitutional.
  • The opposition leader accused PTI of being traitors and conspiring against the Constitution for personal gain, claiming PM Imran had taken extra-constitutional actions against the advice of the Supreme Court.
  • Shehbaz Sharif questioned the timing of the dissolution of the National Assembly and the lack of objections raised by the Speaker of the House, citing alleged contradictions in the actions of Ambassador Asad Khan.
  • The PML-N leader drew comparisons to General Musharraf's 2007 coup, stating that April 3 would be remembered as a dark day in Pakistan's history.
  • Shehbaz Sharif vowed that the opposition would stage a massive protest on the streets of Pakistan against PM Imran's actions.

Statistics:

  • 2._pm Imran Khan has prorogued the National Assembly in an effort to avoid a no-confidence motion.
  • 3.PM Imran's actions have been likened to General Musharraf's 2007 coup.
  • 4.On March 24, the no-confidence motion was added to the agenda, prompting questions about the Speaker's failure to object.
  • 7. Ambassador Asad Khan has been accused of contradicting himself in his tweets about the threat made to him.
  • 16. Us Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu invited Ambassador Asad Khan to dinner on March 16, which the ambassador thanked him for on Twitter.
  • 24. The no-confidence motion was added to the agenda on March 24, sparking controversy.
  • 7. March 7 is the date when a threat was allegedly made to Ambassador Asad Khan.
  • 3. November 2007 is the date when General Musharraf conducted a coup.

Sources:

  • Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) official statement
  • Dawn News: "PM Imran Khan 'enforced civilian martial law': Shehbaz Sharif"
  • Geo News: "Imran Khan's actions likened to Musharraf's 2007 coup: Shehbaz"