What happens if Imran Khan is ousted from power in Pakistan?

If Imran Khan loses the no-trust vote in Pakistan's National Assembly and is removed as the Prime Minister, here's what is likely to happen next.

Political developments in Pakistan have been unfolding in much the same way that a suspense thriller film does - with lots of twists and turns along the way.

After the Opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against Imran Khan's government last month, the crucial no-trust vote was to be held last Sunday. However, Imran Khan bowled a googly and the no-trust vote was dismissed in the National Assembly as unconstitutional while the Parliament was dissolved. Imran Khan won that round and retained his seat.

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But earlier this week, the Supreme Court in Pakistan reversed these decisions and ordered that a session of the National Assembly be held on Saturday, April 9 for the no-trust vote. So here we are.

Now, after the no-trust vote on Saturday (provided it happens - nothing can be predicted!), things could go two ways:

If Imran Khan is indeed ousted, then who will be Pakistan's new Prime Minister? This, as per the Supreme Court's order on Thursday, will be decided by the National Assembly.

"If the no-confidence motion against the prime minister succeeds, then the Assembly will appoint the new prime minister,” the top court’s order was quoted by Geo News. The new leader of the House has to be elected in the same session, as per the Supreme Court.