Imran Khan says he will not accept 'imported govt'; calls for street protests on Sunday

He taunted the opposition to announce new elections and face the nation with him

Hours before a no-confidence vote against him in Parliament, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday seemed to accept the writing on the wall and urged his supporters to stage peaceful protests across the country when the "new imported government" comes into power on Sunday.

In an address to the nation ahead of the no-trust motion on Saturday where he has little chances of surviving unless some miracle takes place, 69-year-old Khan also expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court's verdict on the National Assembly deputy speaker's controversial decision on the rejection of no-trust motion against him.

"I will not accept this imported government; I will take to street…. Only people can bring me to power, and I will come back with the help of the people," he said, adding that his supporters should come out on Sunday evening after the new government is expected to be set up.

He taunted the opposition to announce new elections and face the nation with him. "That is why I dissolved the assembly because I want people to elect the new government," he said.

"I am ready for the struggle…join me in peaceful protest," said Mr. Khan, who has effectively lost the majority in the 342-member house.

The opposition parties need 172 members in the 342-member house to orchestrate the downfall of Prime Minister Khan and already they showed the support of more than the needed strength.

Now Mr. Khan faces the possibility of being the first prime minister in Pakistan's history to be voted out in a no-confidence motion.