Announcement made following a meeting of the multi-party alliance during a press conference in Islamabad
\n LAHORE
\nPakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman Friday evening announced the Opposition alliance has unanimously decided to move a no-confidence motion against the incumbent PTI government.
\nFazl was speaking during a press conference after holding a meeting of the PDM in Lahore. He was flanked by Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz, and Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz. Other members of the anti-government alliance joined the meeting via video link.
\nFazl said the alliance would approach the government\u2019s allied parties to have them on board so as to acquire a voting majority in the National Assembly \u2014 a prerequisite to bringing about a no-confidence motion against the prime minister.
\nThe PDM chief went on to say that all Opposition parties that were present during the meeting have decided nemine contradicente that this \u201cillegal government should be sent packing.\u201d
\n\u201cWe will first do our homework, so we cannot talk about a definite timeframe for this move,\u201d he said, adding that the government\u2019s allied parties should keep the plight of the masses in their mind and make a decision accordingly.
\n\u201cWhen it comes to politics, you have to have a big heart,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are political people, so we will make calculated decisions.\u201d
\nAnswering a question, the PDM chief said that all the \u201chomework\u201d related to the no-confidence motion will be completed before the Opposition\u2019s planned long march, which is set to begin on Pakistan Day (March 25).
\nWhen asked why the PDM announced the decision to bring about a no-confidence motion against the government without completing the \u201chomework\u201d Fazl said that the Opposition should be allowed to make preparations first.
\n\u201cThe PDM has announced the no-confidence motion at this stage because we have a firm intention of doing so. Without preparations, we cannot give a date, so let us do our work,\u201d he said.
\nAnswering a question about the planned long march, he said that it will take place as per the schedule, while the PDM\u2019s steering committee will chalk out a plan for this purpose.
\nWhen a reporter asked Fazl what the PDM will do if the government\u2019s allied parties refuse to cooperate, he said: \u201cIn that case, we will hold talks with them once again and try to convince them.\u201d
\nOn the other hand, Shahbaz Sharif said that the citizens of Pakistan are protesting against inflation and the ensuing poverty. Who else would come forward to rid them of this tyrant government if not us?\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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