Indian media declares Pakistan’s democracy ‘jinxed’
As the National Assembly (NA) session begins in Pakistan for the no-trust vote against PM Imran Khan, the political development made headlines globally including in India.
Indian media has shown special interest in voting on the no-trust motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan as most of the news channels organised special transmissions for the coverage of the political crisis in Pakistan.
As the National Assembly (NA) session begins in Pakistan for the no-trust vote against PM Imran Khan, the political development made headlines globally including in India.
One of the Indian media outlet has declared Pakistan’s democracy jinxed as no prime minister managed to complete the five-year tenure.
PM Imran Khan had made revelations about the foreign plot against his government for adopting an independent foreign policy including a clear stance on ties with Russia following his landmark visit that brought the anger of the United States (US) and European countries.
The neighbouring country showed special interest in the coverage of the no-trust move at the National Assembly as almost all of the leading channels and websites of India are organising special transmissions and updates.
Here we have a look at the Indian media coverage:
“The implications for India are not dire nor are they very good”: Jitendra Nath Misra, former diplomat, on #PakistanPoliticalCrisis pic.twitter.com/b4ufPNVDMW
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 9, 2022
#BREAKING |Fawad Chaudhry seen talking to Khawaja Saad Rafiq Leader PML-N & Ex-Railway Minister. Fawad is keen on joining PML-N, but not allowed.
Former MEA Secy Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty shares views on #PakistanPoliticalCrisis.
Join the broadcast with @SiddiquiMaha pic.twitter.com/WlAUBj7Gia
— News18 (@CNNnews18) April 9, 2022
#Pakistan leader Shehbaz Sharif objected to National Assembly Speaker’s suggestion to take up the “foreign conspiracy” theory during the session called up to vote on a no-confidence motion against PM #ImranKhan https://t.co/sVX5WicG1j
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) April 9, 2022
#Pakistan prime minister #ImranKhan is set to face the no-trust vote today.
Track LIVE updates https://t.co/D7KmHRHn4Z pic.twitter.com/xv6kpc4R0F
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) April 9, 2022
‘Voting or not is speaker’s decision’: Imran Khan’s Mantri is non-commital on the vote.
One can just laugh at it…this is a big joke: Asim Raza, Sr. Journalist shares his views over the minister’s remark#ImranDDay | @SiddharthaTalya pic.twitter.com/K29uvg2UiY
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) April 9, 2022
The intention is clear- to delay the final vote. Imran Khan is bound to lose, he doesn’t have the numbers: @GeneralBakshi shares his views with @RichaSharmaB pic.twitter.com/ArCNR7LYRO
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) April 9, 2022
Pakistan National Assembly meets in Islamabad to vote on no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan
(Source: PTV) pic.twitter.com/92QIbmguKY
— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) April 9, 2022
#Pakistan’s Parliament will convene today to vote on removing #ImranKhan as Prime Minister, an official notice said on Friday, potentially cutting short his term as leader. https://t.co/QyuGHxqQt7
— The Hindu (@the_hindu) April 9, 2022
NA session
The voting on the opposition’s no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan will be held in the 342-seat Lower House today.
The joint opposition has gotten a clear majority for the no-trust motion against PM Imran Khan as the opposition claimed to have the support of more than 177 Members of the National Assembly (MNAs).
On April 7, the Supreme Court (SC) declared the ruling of the deputy speaker null and void for rejecting the no-trust motion and directed to vote on the no-confidence motion to be held on April 9.
A no-confidence motion has also been filed against the NA speaker and deputy speaker due to which they will not be able to preside over today’s session.
Today’s session of the National Assembly will be chaired by a member of the Panel of Chairman National Assembly. There is a strong possibility that government member Amjad Ali Khan Afridi will preside over the session.
In the context of the SC orders, the NA session has been summoned this morning at 10:30 am. The National Assembly Secretariat has also issued a 6-point agenda for today’s session.
According to item four of the agenda, the meeting will be held in accordance with Article 95 of the Constitution on the no-confidence motion filed by the Leader of the Opposition Shahbaz Sharif against the prime minister on March 8.
