Pakistan's PM fights to stay in power as Supreme Court hears opposition challenge

Imran Khan
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Pakistan's Supreme Court heard a challenge from opposition politicians on Monday after Prime Minister Imran Khan dissolved parliament and called for new elections on Sunday in a bid to remain in power, BBC reported Monday.

Khan, a former cricket star who took office in 2018, faced a no-confidence vote on Sunday that he appeared likely to lose after several lawmakers from his own party turned against him. Instead, the deputy speaker of Pakistan's parliament blocked the vote, claiming it was unconstitutional, which gave Khan time to call for early elections in an attempt to shore up support.

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Grayson Quay

Grayson Quay was the weekend editor at TheWeek.com. His writing has also been published in National Review, the Pittsburgh Post-GazetteModern AgeThe American ConservativeThe Spectator World, and other outlets. Grayson earned his M.A. from Georgetown University in 2019.