Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan. File photoNEW DELHI, Apr 4Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan was removed as prime minister after the dissolution of the country's parliament, but will remain in office until the appointment of an interim prime minister.»Due to the dissolution of the National Assembly by the President of Pakistan in accordance with Article 58 (1) in conjunction with Article 48 (1) of the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,… Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi immediately ceased to hold office as Prime Minister of Pakistan,» the notice from the cabinet reads.
Media: Pakistani parliament speaker rejects vote of no confidence in Imran KhanAt the same time, Pakistani President Arif Alvi said that Khan will remain in office until the appointment of an interim prime minister.» Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi remains prime minister until the appointment of an interim prime minister in accordance with article 224 A (4) of the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,» President Pakis said. Tana on Twitter. Earlier Sunday, the President of Pakistan, at the suggestion of the Prime Minister, dissolved the country's parliament. This came shortly after Deputy Parliament Speaker Qasim Suri rejected a vote of no confidence in the prime minister, calling it contrary to article 5 of the constitution. The decision to cancel the no-confidence vote sparked outrage from opposition parties, who said they would challenge the decision in court.According to Minister of Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib, new parliamentary elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days.
Pakistan cabinet and parliament dissolved
