PM Imran bars PTI MNAs from leaving Islamabad

Dunya News

Chief Whip Aamir Dogar has conveyed directions of the premier to all lawmakers.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has barred members of National Assembly (MNAs) of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from leaving Islamabad.

As per details, PM Imran has directed all members to ensure their attendance in next session of the National Assembly. Chief Whip Aamir Dogar has conveyed directions of the premier to all lawmakers of the ruling party.

During a meeting chaired by Imran Khan, it was also decided to summon a special session of National Assembly on Saturday at 1600 hours in which the premier will take vote of confidence.

Sources have further said that Prime Minister has also summoned a meeting of his legal team to discuss the vote.

It is pertinent to mention here that after an upset win at the hands of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) in Senate election on Islamabad seat, Prime Minister Imran Khan has made the decision to take vote of confidence from the parliament.

This was announced by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a press conference in Islamabad along with other federal ministers.

The foreign minister said the decision would clarify everyone’s real position, adding that they will continue to fight the battle of right and wrong.