Motion of censure: the government will go to the Supreme Court to determine the legitimacy of the vote of the "deviant" deputies

March 18, 2022, 13:44 PKT

Updated one hour ago

Ø  After confirming the attendance of angry Pakistani government TehreekeInsaf (PTI) members at Sindh House in Islamabad, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said the government would appeal to the Supreme Court against the legitimacy of the members' vote in the motion of no confidence.

Interviews of several members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) National Assembly were broadcast on Pakistani media on Thursday, claiming that two dozen government MNAs were present in the Sindh House in the wake of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan. I will 'decide on the voice of my conscience'.

Following the revelations, government leaders hinted they would take legal action against the members and a major PTI consultative meeting was held on Friday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

In his post on Twitter after the meeting, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said: “The government has decided that a postponement under Article 186 will be filed with the Supreme Court for the interpretation of the section 63A.

 He said the government would seek the opinion of the Supreme Court. opinion on "how legitimate is the vote when party members are clearly involved in horse trading and exchanging loyalty for cash?

Fawad Chaudhry also said the Supreme Court's opinion would be sought on whether members who switch loyalties for economic reasons would be disqualified for life or be allowed to contest re-election.

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According to the Minister of Information, the Supreme Court will be called upon daily to hear the adjournment and deliver its verdict.