Pakistan
PM directs PTI MNAs to abstain from voting on no-trust move
In terms of Article 63-A of the constitution, all party member are required to adhere to these directions in true letter and spirit as any violation shall be treated as express defection,
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed his party's members of the National Assembly (NA) to abstain from voting on 'no-confidence motion' moved by the opposition against him.
As per reports, Imran Khan, who is also the parliamentary leader of the PTI in the NA, wrote a letter to the PTI legislators directing them to strictly follow the directions and not attend the session on the day of voting.
In terms of Article 63-A of the constitution, all party member are required to adhere to these directions in true letter and spirit as any violation shall be treated as express defection, said Imran Khan.