If the army withdraws its support from a political party, it's likely to lose power and its mandate in Pakistan's Parliament. The army calls the shots. Imran Khan was seen as the army's candidate. The generals have now said they're staying neutral in a vote-of-confidence in Parliament today. Defections from Imran's party began a few weeks ago and he might well lose his mandate today. The army calls the shots. Most politicians wait for a cue from the army in contentious situations. Staying neutral is a way of withdrawing support, without explicitly saying so. Quietly.
Thanks, Vivek. I'd like to know more about what's happening in Pakistan: What does it mean when the army "quietly withdraws support?"
If the army withdraws its support from a political party, it's likely to lose power and its mandate in Pakistan's Parliament. The army calls the shots. Imran Khan was seen as the army's candidate. The generals have now said they're staying neutral in a vote-of-confidence in Parliament today. Defections from Imran's party began a few weeks ago and he might well lose his mandate today. The army calls the shots. Most politicians wait for a cue from the army in contentious situations. Staying neutral is a way of withdrawing support, without explicitly saying so. Quietly.
Do the other politicians lobby for their own factions now, or just hunker down and wait for the army's next choice?
Got it. Perhaps you should write about that vote of confidence? Who would be most likely to replace him? What does the army want?