Prime Minister Imran Khan addressing the National Assembly after securing a trust vote during a special session. DawnNewsTV
In a show of strength, Prime Minister Imran Khan secured 178 votes – six more than required – on Saturday to win the vote of confidence from the National Assembly.
The special session was called after the premier voluntarily sought a trust vote following an upset in Senate elections. Addressing the assembly after his win in a wide-ranging speech, the premier said no one can stop Pakistan s progress .
He also announced electoral reforms, saying: We are doing things; we are fully engaged with overseas Pakistanis so they can cast votes, and secondly, we are bringing electronic machines.
The floor test took place without the Opposition. (File)
Islamabad:
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday won a trust vote in the National Assembly, ending the political uncertainty in the country and strengthening his government s legitimacy after an embarrassing defeat of the finance minister in the hotly-contested Senate elections.
Imran Khan secured 178 votes in the 342-member lower house of Parliament during a special session convened on the directives of the Pakistan President. He required 172 votes for a simple majority.
The floor test took place without the Opposition as the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) - an alliance of 11 parties - boycotted the voting, making it easier for Khan to secure the required numbers.
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