#BREAKING Political crisis in Pakistan, Speaker, Deputy speaker of parliament resign

April 10, 2022

By Imran Nasir

Islamabad (TSAT) - After tense day, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan resigned from their post late Saturday.

Announcing his decision, Speaker Asad Qaiser told the parliament he saw the threatening letter received by Prime Minister Imran Khan from the US and he is unable to continue his position as speaker of the parliament.

“I am liable to the Constitution and the most important demand of the oath is to protect the sovereignty and integrity of Pakistan,” said Qaiser

Qaiser added that cabinet has shared the alleged “threat letter” with him and asked the lawmakers to stand for the country’s sovereignty.

Qaiser asked Opposition leader in National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif if he want to read the letter, he could see in his office.

“I can no longer remain on the seat of the speaker and I resign,” said Qaiser. He also shared that he accepts the Supreme Court’s decision and asked former speaker Ayaz Sadiq to run the session.

“Ayaz Sadiq is requested to come and complete the legal procedure [on the no-confidence motion],” said Qaiser.

Meanwhile, Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri also resigned from his position.

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