Deputy speaker's ruling prima facie violates rule: Pakistan Chief Justice

Pressure is mounting on the court to conclude the hearing on Parliament no-confidence motion at the earliest.

Pakistan's Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Thursday noted that National Assembly deputy speaker Qasim Suri's move to dismiss a no-confidence motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan through a controversial ruling is, prima facie, a violation of Article 95 of the Constitution as the apex court heard the high-profile case for the fourth day.

Chief Justice Bandial, who is heading a five-member bench comprising Justices Ijazul Ahsan, Mohammad Ali Mazhar Miankhel, Munib Akhtar and Jamal Khan Mandokhail, made the observation during the hearing on Thursday.

Pressure is mounting on the court to conclude the hearing at the earliest. During the hearing