Another blow to Pakistan PM Imran Khan, 3 major allies likely to join opposition ahead of no-confidence vote

The loss of dissident lawmakers has left Khan with over a dozen seats less than the minimum of 172 needed for a majority.

Islamabad: In a big blow to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan ahead of the no-confidence vote, three major allies of the ruling government have decided to join the opposition alliance, local media reported.

Three major coalition partners of the ruling government, Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) and Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) have decided to stand with the Opposition, Geo News reported citing sources.

The sources said that all three allies of the ruling government will soon (expectedly till March 25) announce to join the Opposition in the campaign to oust Imran Khan.

Imran Khan`s party is facing an internal revolt, with several members of the National Assembly (MNAs) deserting the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and joining the opposition ranks.

Earlier, around 24 lawmakers announced to vote in favour of the no-trust move and dissociated themselves from the Imran Khan-led government.