Pakistan political news
Here are some recent Pakistan political news updates:
Current Developments:
- Imran Khan's Resignation: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has resigned as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, following a no-confidence motion passed by the National Assembly on April 10, 2022.
- Shehbaz Sharif's Government: Shehbaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N), has taken oath as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan, with a majority of 174 votes in the National Assembly.
- No-Confidence Motion: The no-confidence motion against Imran Khan was tabled by the opposition parties, including the PML-N, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and others, citing allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and poor governance.
- PTI's Protest: The PTI has been protesting against the no-confidence motion, claiming that it was a conspiracy against the party and Imran Khan.
- Economic Crisis: Pakistan is facing an economic crisis, with a high inflation rate, a devalued currency, and a shortage of foreign exchange reserves.
Recent Events:
- PTI's Long March: The PTI organized a long march from Lahore to Islamabad, which ended in a confrontation with the police and the opposition parties.
- Imran Khan's Speech: Imran Khan delivered a speech in the National Assembly, criticizing the opposition parties and the government for the no-confidence motion.
- Shehbaz Sharif's Speech: Shehbaz Sharif delivered a speech in the National Assembly, outlining his government's priorities and plans for the country.
- Pakistan's Relations with the US: Pakistan's relations with the US have been strained due to differences over issues such as terrorism, Afghanistan, and trade.
- Pakistan's Relations with India: Pakistan's relations with India have been tense due to the Kashmir dispute and other issues.
Key Players:
- Imran Khan: The former Prime Minister of Pakistan and Chairman of the PTI.
- Shehbaz Sharif: The new Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of the PML-N.
- Maryam Nawaz: The daughter of Nawaz Sharif and a key leader of the PML-N.
- Asif Ali Zardari: The co-chairman of the PPP and former President of Pakistan.
- Fawad Chaudhry: The former Minister of Information and Broadcasting and a key leader of the PTI.
Recent Polls:
- PTI's Popularity: According to a recent survey, the PTI's popularity has declined significantly since Imran Khan's resignation.
- PML-N's Popularity: According to a recent survey, the PML-N's popularity has increased since Shehbaz Sharif's appointment as Prime Minister.
- PPP's Popularity: According to a recent survey, the PPP's popularity has remained steady.
Upcoming Events:
- General Elections: Pakistan is expected to hold general elections in the near future, which will determine the next government.
- Provincial Elections: Provincial elections are also expected to be held in the near future, which will determine the next governments in the provinces.
- International Relations: Pakistan's international relations with countries such as the US, China, and India are expected to be a key focus in the coming months.
Please note that the political landscape in Pakistan is constantly evolving, and this information may not be up-to-date.