Imran Khan may remain PM for another 15 days, says Sheikh Rasheed

Islamabad, April 2 : After the drama in the National Assembly, former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed claimed on Sunday that Imran Khan may cling on to power for another 15 days. In a statement, the former security czar of Pakistan said that general elections in the country would not be held via electronic voting machines. He said the Opposition should be happy that the technology is not being used in the next general elections. “I met the PM and I think Imran Khan will remain PM for 15 more days,” said Rasheed, adding that he was constantly saying that elections were the right way forward. On PM Imran Khan’s advice, President Arif Alvi approved the dissolution of the National Assembly on Prime Imran Khan’s advice in a surprise move. This major political development came shortly after NA Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri rejected voting on the no-confidence motion against PM Imran Khan, calling it “unconstitutional”. An official notification dissolving the Assembly has been issued. Elections will be held within 90 days. Meanwhile, the Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial on Sunday took notice of the political situation in the country. The Chief Justice reached the top court after President Arif Alvi dissolved the National Assembly. The development comes after the Opposition leaders demanded to review the “unconstitutional” ruling given by National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri. The apex court has adjourned the hearing till Monday. Commenting on today’s development, CJP Bandial said that the law-and-order situation should be maintained. “This is an important matter and a hearing will be held tomorrow,” he said, barring all political parties and government departments from taking advantage of the ongoing situation. Regarding the Opposition’s petition, he said that a hearing should be fixed for PPP’s petition. RN

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