ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s political opposition has toppled Prime Minister Imran Khan in a no-confidence vote in Parliament after several political allies and a key party in his ruling coalition deserted him.
The vote took place early Sunday. The opposition which spans the political spectrum from leftists to religious radicals, will form a new government.
The head of one of the largest parties, a brother of disgraced former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, is likely to take over as prime minister if confirmed in a vote Monday. Khan has called for nationawide rallies in his support, in apparent hopes of creating momentum for holding early elections.
