There is no vote for a new premier on the agenda, but that could change and Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Shehbaz Sharif is the anointed candidate. "You will run proceedings of the house under the order of the Supreme Court," said a furious Shehbaz, wagging his finger. Khan, 69, said late Friday he had accepted a Supreme Court ruling that ordered the no-confidence vote, but insisted he was victim of a "regime change" conspiracy involving the United States. "I was disappointed with the Supreme Court decision but I want to make it clear that I respect the Supreme Court and Pakistan's judiciary," he said. Local media quoted an election commission official as saying it would take them at least seven months to prepare for a national vote.

Source: Bangkok Post April 09, 2022 17:21 UTC