**Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is facing the most serious challenge to his political career, as his government is on the brink of collapse following mass resignations from his ruling party and the opposition’s move to bring a no-confidence vote against him.**
Khan, a former cricket star who won a landslide election victory in 2018, has seen his popularity decline sharply in recent months, amid rising inflation, an economic crisis and criticism over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
**The crisis erupted last week when the deputy speaker of the National Assembly, Qasim Suri, blocked a no-confidence vote against Khan, arguing that it was unconstitutional. The opposition parties have since challenged the decision in court, and the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the matter on Monday.**
In the meantime, Khan has lost the support of several key allies, including the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), a political party that represents the Urdu-speaking community in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi.
The MQM’s decision to withdraw its support from the government leaves Khan with only 164 seats in the National Assembly, 10 short of the majority needed to pass legislation.
**The opposition parties, which have a combined strength of 177 seats, have said they will bring a no-confidence vote against Khan as soon as the Supreme Court gives the go-ahead.**
Khan has vowed to fight the no-confidence vote, and has accused the opposition of trying to destabilize the country.
**However, the political crisis has raised concerns about the stability of Pakistan, which has a history of military coups and political turmoil.**
The United States has urged all parties to respect the democratic process and resolve the crisis peacefully.
**The outcome of the no-confidence vote is likely to have a significant impact on Pakistan’s political future.**
If Khan loses the vote, he will be forced to resign as prime minister and new elections will be held.
If he wins the vote, he will remain in power, but his government will be significantly weakened.
The political crisis in Pakistan is a reminder of the challenges facing democracy in the country.
**Despite the gains made in recent years, Pakistan remains a fragile democracy, and the political crisis could easily spiral out of control.**
**The international community is watching closely to see how the crisis unfolds, and hopes that all parties will work together to resolve the issue peacefully.**.
