Imran Khan Removed As Pakistan Prime Minister After Dissolution Of National Assembly
Imran Khan has been removed as the prime minister of Pakistan with immediate effect.
This is according to a circular issued by the Pakistan cabinet secretary on Sunday.
“Consequent upon dissolution of the National Assembly by the President of Pakistan, in terms of Article 58(1) read with Article 48(1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, vide Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs’ SRO No. 487(1)/2022, dated 3rd April, 2022, Mr. Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi ceased to hold the Office of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, with immediate effect. Imran Khan officially removed as Prime Minister of Pakistan with immediate effect,” the circular reads.
However, based on Pakistan’s laws, Imran Khan is expected to remain in office — without powers — for 15 days until the appointment of a caretaker prime minister.
Arif Alvi, Pakistan’s president, alluded to the law in a tweet posted on his official account late on Sunday.
Mr. Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi, shall continue as Prime Minister till the appointment of caretaker Prime Minister under Article 224 A (4) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) April 3, 2022