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The floor test took place without the Opposition. (File)
Islamabad:
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday won a trust vote in the National Assembly, ending the political uncertainty in the country and strengthening his government s legitimacy after an embarrassing defeat of the finance minister in the hotly-contested Senate elections.
Imran Khan secured 178 votes in the 342-member lower house of Parliament during a special session convened on the directives of the Pakistan President. He required 172 votes for a simple majority.
The floor test took place without the Opposition as the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) - an alliance of 11 parties - boycotted the voting, making it easier for Khan to secure the required numbers.
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Imran Khan wins vote of confidence in National Assembly ANI | Updated: Mar 06, 2021 15:03 IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 6 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday won a trust vote in the National Assembly (NA), strengthening his government s legitimacy after its embarrassing defeat in recent Senate polls.
Imran Khan s PTI secured votes above a majority mark in the 342-member lower house of parliament during a special session convened by the country s President Arif Alvi, and which the alliance of 11 opposition parties boycotted. PM Imran Khan has secured the vote of confidence with 178 votes, which is six more votes than he needed, Asad Qaiser, the NA Speaker, announced the results, reported Geo TV.
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