“Let’s see where things go from here because there is still some time left to conclude the process [verification of the resignations],” he noted. The expert noted the PTI MNAs had their own vote banks, but they still needed the party’s vote and support. “Right now, the PTI MNAs would surely go for the verification of their resignations if Imran asks them to do so,” the expert believed. He added that the speaker had to satisfy himself that the resignations were genuine and tendered voluntarily without any pressure. However, he added that the speaker might need more time and evidence that the MNAs were not resigning under duress.

Source: The Express Tribune December 19, 2022 04:58 UTC