Pakistan: Imran gets a chance?
The sequence of political upheaval continues in Pakistan. The United Opposition had filed a petition in the supreme court against the decision to dissolve the National Assembly. The petition has not been heard even today and the court has postponed the hearing till Wednesday. The hearing on the petition filed on sunday had started today but no decision has been given. At present, imran khan has got one more day.
Lawyers presented arguments in today's hearingThe supreme court on monday adjourned the hearing, expressing confidence in giving an "appropriate order" in view of the ongoing political turmoil in the country. A 5-member bench headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandiyal started hearing on the matter in the afternoon. pakistan Peoples party (PPP) mp Raza Rabbani and senior advocate Makhdoom ali Khan have presented their arguments in court.
What will happen after the verdict?Experts say that if the decision comes in favor of Khan, then elections will have to be held in 90 days. If the verdict comes against the deputy speaker, parliament will be called again and a no-confidence motion will be brought against Khan. Conflict is going on in PakistanThere is a lot of turmoil going on in the politics of pakistan right now. imran khan is opening a front against the opposition's no-confidence motion. He has termed it a conspiracy of foreign powers. On the other hand, the joint opposition is also attacking imran khan strongly.