Why Did Pakistan Enter a New Era of Coalition Politics after Imran Khan’s Removal?

The Pakistan Democratic Movement was formed on September 20, 2020, in Islamabad as an amalgam of ten political parties to resist the PTI government. There have been several efforts to consolidate the disparate opposition under a single banner since the election of Imran Khan as prime minister in August 2018. Governmental political victimization of the opposition in the guise of accountability has driven the two major parties against the wall. 

Therefore, the establishment of a common platform was agreed upon by the parties. The opposition parties’ position changed this time. The military organization, which was thought to be the true power supporting the PTI government, was their target. Nawaz Sharif considers “the state above the state” the problem that needs to be addressed.

How did Imran Khan lose his seat after a vote of no confidence?

On March 3, 2022, the opposition tabled a motion of no-confidence against the PTI government. It was initiated by members of different political parties. It was suggested by the prime minister to the president that the National Assembly be dissolved. The president signed the summary to dissolve the NA on April 3, the same day. The Supreme Court of Pakistan took suo motu action against the deputy speaker’s judgment. The PDM alliance was able to depose Imran Khan as prime minister at midnight on April 9, 2022, using a constitutional vote of no confidence, despite several political setbacks. Under the 1973 constitution, this was the first instance of a PM being removed from office via a vote of no confidence.

How Did the PDM Coalition Government Come to Power in Pakistan in 2022?

The PDM coalition, apart from the PPP and ANP, formed a joint administration after the government of Imran Khan, who lost power due to the no-confidence vote, became ineffective. The PML-N party’s Shahbaz Sharif, who won the majority of seats in the National Assembly, became the head of the government. He was sworn in as the prime minister on April 11, 2022. A coalition always finds it difficult to govern, but a collection of varied interests finds it even more challenging to accomplish. The partner parties were keeping an eye on the forthcoming elections and thus could not undertake significant structural........

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