Why it matters: While no previous Pakistani prime minister has completed a full five-year term, the former cricket star is the first to step down in a no-confidence motion, the New York Times notes. In numbers: The proposal was approved early Sunday local time in the 342-seat parliament by 174 votes – two more than required for a simple majority, according to the Washington Post. Leading News: The country’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that a ruling should be held after the ruling Tehreek Insaf (Justice) party’s actions in Pakistan to block a motion of censure against him last week were unconstitutional, the BBC reported. .
Khan had seen several recent resignations – most notably a key ally who left the ruling coalition, which cost him a majority in parliament last month.
The big picture: He took office in 2018 after running as a politician against the incumbent who pledged to clear corruption in politics. However, opposition parties said they had failed to do so, according to Al Jazeera.
Opposition leaders have also accused Khan of mismanaging the country’s economy amid high inflation, according to the NYT.
What follows: Elections are set to take place within the next six months.
Opposition leader Sehbaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League’s party that spearheaded the campaign against Khan, was expected to become caretaker Prime Minister, WashPost reports.
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