Pakistan Court Scraps Khan Election Plan, Boosts Opposition

  • Imran Khan now must face no-confidence vote on Saturday
  • Opposition says it has enough votes to oust Khan, take power
Pakistan's Human Rights Situation Amid Political Turmoil
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Pakistan’s Supreme Court overturned Prime Minister Imran Khan’s plan to hold an election, a move that could bring the opposition to power within days.

A panel of five judges on Thursday termed as unconstitutional a parliamentary ruling that canceled a no-confidence vote against Khan, and reinstated the vote to Saturday. The unanimous ruling said cabinet and parliament still stand.