The Supreme Court of Pakistan has said that the vote of dissenting lawmakers will not be counted in parliament as the top court expressed its opinion on presidential reference seeking interpretation of Article 63-A. In view of the Supreme Court opinion, the fate of the Punjab government hangs in the balance as it was formed with the help of dissenting PTI lawmakers. The attorney general said Article 63-A outlined the process of proceedings against lawmakers over violation of party policies. He added Imran had issued a statement before taking a vote of confidence from his party members following the Senate defeat. “Imran had said he would go if his party members refused to vote for him,” the AGP added.

Source: The Express Tribune May 17, 2022 23:35 UTC