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Pakistan Speaker, Dy Speaker resign, trust vote finally takes off

Speaker Asad Qaiser cites 26-year friendship with Imran Khan for decision

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A man watches news channels broadcast a live address to the nation by Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Thursday, March 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

BS Web Team New Delhi

1 min read Last Updated : Apr 10 2022 | 12:29 AM IST

Pakistan's Speaker and Deputy Speaker tendered their resignations just ahead of the no-confidence motion against PM Imran Khan.

In an impassioned speech, Speaker Asad Qaiser cited his 26-year-old friendship with Imran Khan for his decision, even as he recalled his association with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party and Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital.

Soon after this, Imran Khan's supporters staged a walkout in an apparent protest against Qaiser's move.

Meanwhile, the no-trust vote process commenced a few minutes past midnight, Indian Standard Time.

Topics : Imran Khan Pakistan no-trust motion No-confidence motion