Pakistan’s top court rules against PM Imran Khan, orders Parliament restored
By DW
10 April 2022 |
12:45 pm
Prime Minister Imran Khan had attempted to sidestep a no-confidence vote by dissolving Parliament. Pakistan's top court has ordered the legislative body reconvene, putting Khan's position into serious doubt.
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