Shahbaz Sharif - the leader of an opposition coalition who worked to depose Mr Khan - is widely expected to win a majority of the vote. Mr Sharif is seen as a seasoned and effective administrator, having led the nation's largest province of Punjab for three terms. Mr Sharif banded together with other opposition lawmakers to muster the numbers to vote Mr Khan out. On 3 April, they challenged Mr Khan outright in parliament - launching a motion for a vote of no confidence in his leadership. Even then, Mr Khan and his party tried to prevent the vote in parliament for hours - with officials quitting, lawmakers filibustering and other disruptions.

Source: Daily Nation April 11, 2022 17:02 UTC